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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon G12 and Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-FC150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was announced 15 months after the EX-FC150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G12 grades against the EX-FC150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-FC150

 G12 EX-FC150 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon G12

 EX-FC150 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-FC150

 G12 EX-FC150 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon G12 and Casio EX-FC150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 vs the EX-FC150.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX-FC150 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and EX-FC150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G12 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern G12 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
60
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (401g)
low resolution (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
60
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (401g)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 × 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 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 173 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $350