Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12
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![Canon PowerShot A800 front Canon PowerShot A800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A800/Canon-A800-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Introduced 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
- Released January 2009
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A800 was released 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A800 scores against the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-S12
A800 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A800
EX-S12 | A800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-S12
A800 | EX-S12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 and the EX-S12.
![Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and EX-S12.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186 grams (0.41 pounds) | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $90 | $119 |