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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G12 was launched 2 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G12 matches up versus the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-S12

 G12 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon G12

 EX-S12 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-S12

 G12 EX-S12 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 and the EX-S12.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-S12 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-S12.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer G12 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (401g)
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (401g)
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $119