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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1400 matches up vs the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-S12

 A1400 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A1400

 EX-S12 A1400 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-S12

 A1400 EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 vs the EX-S12.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and EX-S12.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A1400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A1400Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
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 All around 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 150 photos -
Type of battery 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $119