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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 14 months after the EX-S12 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SD3500 IS EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-S12 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SD3500 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has sizing 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 SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the EX-S12.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and EX-S12.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD3500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $119