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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-ZS10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX120 IS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX120 IS EX-ZS10 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
33
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
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