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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A2400 IS EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A2400 IS

 EX-S12 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A2400 IS EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the EX-S12.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and EX-S12.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $119