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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A2100 IS EX-S12 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-S12 A2100 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A2100 IS EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
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