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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 4 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores against the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 A3500 IS EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-S12 A3500 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-S12

 A3500 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS against the EX-S12.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and EX-S12.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $115 $119