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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was revealed 5 months after the EX-H20G and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the G12 scores against the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-H20G

 G12 EX-H20G 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon G12

 EX-H20G G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H20G

 G12 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and EX-H20G is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and EX-H20G.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-H20G will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography details
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
60
great battery (370 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (401 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
60
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (401 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-90
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $300