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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Casio EX-S12
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A3000 IS EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-S12 A3000 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A3000 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than average (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (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 A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
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