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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2200 grades vs the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Casio EX-S12

 A2200 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A2200

 EX-S12 A2200 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Casio EX-S12

 A2200 EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2200 against the EX-S12.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and EX-S12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A2200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A2200Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $139 $119