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Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was announced 6 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX410 IS EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX410 IS

 EX-S12 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX410 IS EX-S12 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and EX-S12 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and EX-S12.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
61
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $119