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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 6 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X grades against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-S12

 G9 X EX-S12 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2009Newer by 83 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon G9 X

 EX-S12 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-S12

 G9 X EX-S12 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X against the EX-S12.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and EX-S12.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography information
Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no articulating screen
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $119