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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was manufactured 6 months prior to the EX-ZR100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G12 matches up against the EX-ZR100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 G12 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon G12

 EX-ZR100 G12 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR100

 G12 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got outside 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-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G12 and the EX-ZR100.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-ZR100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (401 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
60
good battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (401g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
60
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (401g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $300