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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A3400 IS EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-S12 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A3400 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS against the EX-S12.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and EX-S12.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 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 SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $119