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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX170 IS EX-S12 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009More recent by 57 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-S12 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX170 IS EX-S12 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the EX-S12.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-S12 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-S12.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $119