Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-S12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.