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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon S200 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively close but the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S200 was introduced 5 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200 grades versus the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-S12

 S200 EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon S200

 EX-S12 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-S12

 S200 EX-S12 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 compared to the EX-S12.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and EX-S12.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-S12 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography features
Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography features
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
64
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $293 $119