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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX260 HS EX-S12 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-S12 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX260 HS EX-S12 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
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lighter than competition (231 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $119