Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-S12
S200 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon S200
EX-S12 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-S12
S200 | EX-S12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon S200 and Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |