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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-S12

 A800 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A800

 EX-S12 A800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-S12

 A800 EX-S12 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
29
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
55
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
26
better than average battery power (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A800Casio Exilim EX-S12
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