Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS matches up against the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and EX-S12.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.