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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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 SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-S12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 7 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX420 IS scores vs the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX420 IS EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-S12 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX420 IS EX-S12 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-S12 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-S12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 111g (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 All around 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 195 pictures -
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $119