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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G11 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was brought out 12 months after the EX-S12 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G11 grades versus the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-S12

 G11 EX-S12 
LaunchedDecember 2009January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon G11

 EX-S12 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-S12

 G11 EX-S12 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the EX-S12.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and EX-S12 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and EX-S12.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G11 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375g)
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (375g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot G11Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 375g (0.83 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $119