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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon G12 and Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G12 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G12 scores against the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-10

 G12 EX-10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon G12

 EX-10 G12 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 34 months
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-10

 G12 EX-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-10.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-10 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and EX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-10 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Casio EX-10 Street photography information
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (401 grams)
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery power (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (401 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 401g (0.88 lbs) 384g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 455 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $456