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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was revealed 24 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G12 grades versus the EX-ZR400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 G12 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon G12

 EX-ZR400 G12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR400

 G12 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 enjoys 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-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-ZR400.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX-ZR400 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
60
good battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2013-01-29
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 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 rate 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 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 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $0