Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
(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

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was manufactured within a month of the EX-S12 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX10 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX10 IS
EX-S12 | SX10 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX10 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS vs the EX-S12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and EX-S12 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-S12.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 111 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | - | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $119 |