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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-H30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-H30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed within a month of the EX-H30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G12 scores against the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-H30

 G12 EX-H30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon G12

 EX-H30 G12 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-H30

 G12 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has got external 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-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-H30.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and EX-H30 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and EX-H30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H30 will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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 data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $709