Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450

The following is a extended review of the Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was launched 18 months after the EX-Z450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G12 grades against the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 versus the EX-Z450.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-Z450 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-Z450.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.