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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 17 months later than the EX-Z280 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G12 scores versus the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-Z280

 G12 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon G12

 EX-Z280 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z280

 G12 EX-Z280 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers outer 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-Z280.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-Z280 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G12 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
55
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-08-31
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 10MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 115k 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $180