Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Casio EX-S12
A3200 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3200 IS
EX-S12 | A3200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-S12
A3200 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the EX-S12.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and EX-S12.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A3200 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 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 Overall 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 | NB-8L | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $119 |