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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the EX-ZR100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-ZR100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX120 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX120 IS EX-ZR100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-ZR100 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR100 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
33
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
51
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $300