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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 20 months later than the EX-S12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX130 IS EX-S12 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-S12 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX130 IS EX-S12 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-S12 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-S12.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX130 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $119