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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was announced 5 months after the EX-ZR10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G12 grades versus the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 G12 EX-ZR10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon G12

 EX-ZR10 G12 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR10

 G12 EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G12 against the EX-ZR10.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and EX-ZR10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (370 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
60
great battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (401g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (370 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (401g)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $190