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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS grades against the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX150 IS EX-S12 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-S12 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX150 IS EX-S12 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and EX-S12 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
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 life 130 images -
Type of battery AA -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $119