Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched June 2013
(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

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon D20 and Casio EX-S12, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D20 was unveiled 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D20 scores versus the EX-S12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Casio EX-S12
D20 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon D20
EX-S12 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Casio EX-S12
D20 | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon D20 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon D20 and Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the EX-S12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and EX-S12.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon D20 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $119 |