Canon G9 X II vs Casio EX-S12

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X II and Casio EX-S12, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was brought out 8 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II scores vs the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II vs the EX-S12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and EX-S12.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.