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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades against the EX-ZR300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX120 IS EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX120 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX120 IS EX-ZR300 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-ZR300 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-ZR300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
51
 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (285g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
36
 focusing manually
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (285g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-19 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 (15, 30 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 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 205 grams (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 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 - 500 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $329