Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-S12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-S12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.