Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-FC100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G12 was announced 2 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the G12 scores versus the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-FC100
G12 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon G12
EX-FC100 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-FC100
G12 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the EX-FC100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-FC100 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and EX-FC100.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G12 will provide greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G12 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $300 |