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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX10 IS EX-S12 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-S12 SX10 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX10 IS EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
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