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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon S120 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S120 matches up vs the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-S12

 S120 EX-S12 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon S120

 EX-S12 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-S12

 S120 EX-S12 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 and the EX-S12.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX-S12.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S120 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent S120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography information
Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
67
supports touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $119