Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon A1400 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-S12
A1400 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A1400
EX-S12 | A1400 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-S12
A1400 | EX-S12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |