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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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 SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 18 months after the EX-S12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX210 IS EX-S12 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-S12 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX210 IS EX-S12 
Focus manually 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 SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and EX-S12 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-S12.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX210 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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 model NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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