Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-ZR100
G12 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon G12
EX-ZR100 | G12 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR100
G12 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and EX-ZR100 is 83 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |