Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The SX120 IS was announced 16 months prior to the EX-ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS scores against the EX-ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10
SX120 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-ZS10 | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
SX120 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the EX-ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-ZS10 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-ZS10.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZS10 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $120 |