Canon S95 vs Casio EX-S12

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S95 versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was manufactured 23 months later than the EX-S12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S95 matches up versus the EX-S12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions 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 change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S95 vs the EX-S12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and EX-S12.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-S12 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.