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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 21 months later than the EX-S12 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX30 IS EX-S12 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-S12 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX30 IS EX-S12 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the EX-S12.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-S12 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-S12.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (601 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
50
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (601 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-14 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 model NB-7L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $119