Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SX420 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 86 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-S12 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-S12
SX420 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |