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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-Z450

 G12 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon G12

 EX-Z450 G12 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z450

 G12 EX-Z450 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (401 grams)
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
60
great battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (401 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-08-18
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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $229