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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon N100 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was announced 5 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N100 grades against the EX-S12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-S12

 N100 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon N100

 EX-S12 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-S12

 N100 EX-S12 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 vs the EX-S12.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and EX-S12 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and EX-S12.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher N100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
has touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot N100Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-7.9
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $119