Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-S12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX160 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-S12 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX160 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-S12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-S12 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-S12.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 images | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $199 | $119 |