Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Released February 2009
(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 A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The A2100 IS was brought out 2 months after the EX-S12 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS scores versus the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-S12
A2100 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A2100 IS
EX-S12 | A2100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-S12
A2100 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the EX-S12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and EX-S12.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $220 | $119 |