Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was released 13 months later than the EX-S12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS scores against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-S12
A3000 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-S12 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-S12
A3000 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the EX-S12.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and EX-S12 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and EX-S12.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A3000 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 111 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-8L | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $240 | $119 |