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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was brought out 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S110 grades against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Casio EX-S12

 S110 EX-S12 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon S110

 EX-S12 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Casio EX-S12

 S110 EX-S12 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S110 against the EX-S12.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and EX-S12.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The younger S110 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography details
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
64
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot S110Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $119