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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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 D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 scores vs the EX-S12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-S12

 D30 EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon D30

 EX-S12 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-S12

 D30 EX-S12 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 and the EX-S12.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and EX-S12.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer D30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
33
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
60
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $119