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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was revealed 13 months after the EX-H15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G12 scores versus the EX-H15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-H15

 G12 EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G12

 EX-H15 G12 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H15

 G12 EX-H15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-H15.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX-H15 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-H15.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H15 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent G12 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Casio EX-H15
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
60
good battery pack (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (401g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 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 resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $300