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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS matches up against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX40 HS EX-S12 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-S12 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX40 HS EX-S12 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 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") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-S12.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-S12 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX40 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
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great battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-15 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
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 All around 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 380 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $119