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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 3 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1300 grades vs the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-S12

 A1300 EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A1300

 EX-S12 A1300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-S12

 A1300 EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1300 against the EX-S12.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and EX-S12.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A1300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
28
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 220 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $119