Canon SL2 vs Casio EX-S12

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SL2 and Casio EX-S12, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and EX-S12 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SL2 was announced 8 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL2 matches up against the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL2 and Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 versus the EX-S12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and EX-S12 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and EX-S12.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will provide extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SL2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.