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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 14 months after the EX-S12 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SD1300 IS EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 EX-S12 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SD1300 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and EX-S12.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SD1300 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $119