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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 20 months later than the EX-S12 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SD4000 IS EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-S12 SD4000 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SD4000 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the EX-S12.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and EX-S12 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and EX-S12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than average (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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