Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Casio Exilim EX-H15. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-H15
G12 | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G12
EX-H15 | G12 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H15
G12 | EX-H15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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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 |