Canon G16 vs Casio EX-S12

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was launched 4 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G16 scores against the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 vs the EX-S12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and EX-S12 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-S12.

All in all, both cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G16 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The newer G16 should have a benefit in sensor technology.