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

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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-S12
D30 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon D30
EX-S12 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-S12
D30 | EX-S12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |