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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A3200 IS EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3200 IS

 EX-S12 A3200 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A3200 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
72
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
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