Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX120 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SX120 IS | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-ZR1000 | SX120 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
SX120 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-ZR1000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-ZR1000.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2012-09-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 pounds) | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $572 |