Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX30 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX30 IS
EX-S12 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX30 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |