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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 2 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS scores vs the EX-S12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A3300 IS EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-S12 A3300 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A3300 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3300 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS against the EX-S12.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and EX-S12.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
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 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 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $119