Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-S12
A1300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A1300
EX-S12 | A1300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-S12
A1300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |