Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX170 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 57 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-S12 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX170 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |