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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon D10 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 6 months after the EX-S12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D10 matches up vs the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Casio EX-S12

 D10 EX-S12 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon D10

 EX-S12 D10 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Casio EX-S12

 D10 EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D10 versus the EX-S12.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and EX-S12 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and EX-S12.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
32
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot D10Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 model NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $119