Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX130 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX130 IS
EX-S12 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX130 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |