Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 2 months after the EX-S12 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS grades against the EX-S12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the EX-S12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.