Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Casio EX-S12
S110 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon S110
EX-S12 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Casio EX-S12
S110 | EX-S12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |