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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-S12
(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
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-S12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was introduced 5 months after the EX-S12 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX200 IS grades against the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX200 IS EX-S12 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-S12 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX200 IS EX-S12 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-S12 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-S12.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than others (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $119