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Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Comparison

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9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing EX-FC100 and S120, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Casio and Canon. Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon S120 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. Casio EX-FC100 was introduced to market in January 2009 and Canon S120 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 4 years older than S120. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Canon S120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 24-120 mm F1.8-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 217g. 100 x 59 x 29 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot S110 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Canon PowerShot S120
Weight
156 g vs 217 g 61 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm 24 mm wider coverage


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot S120 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 9 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
120mm vs mm 120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.70 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Canon PowerShot S120
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Canon PowerShot S120
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 5.70 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Canon S120 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120. Casio EX-FC100 has the same height and width with Canon S120. On the other hand, with a thickness of 23mm, it is 6mm thinner.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (61g ) than the Canon S120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Canon PowerShot S120 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon S120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon S120 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 6 processor.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and S120 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 Cameras


As seen above, Canon S120 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Casio EX-FC100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Canon S120 features a 24-120 mm F1.8-5.7 5× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 24mm wider coverage than the Canon S120. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon S120 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon S120 has 120mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.70, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

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EX-FC100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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EX-FC100
S120
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
S120
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon S120 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon S120 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon S120 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon S120 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
217g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon S120 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Canon S120: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Canon S120 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon S120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #14 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #315 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon S120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Canon S120 is the better camera overall.

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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Canon PowerShot S120
Brand Casio Canon
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-11-26
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-120 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F1.8-5.7
Macro Focus Range n/a 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 217g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 100 x 59 x 29mm
Battery Life n/a 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 56
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 246
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