Canon N vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon N vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary Canon N vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon N and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe N was revealed 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the N grades against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-S12
| N | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon N
| EX-S12 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-S12
| N | EX-S12 |
|---|
Canon N vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon N and Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the N compared to the EX-S12.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon N vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and EX-S12.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent N will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon N vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-9L | NP-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $119 |