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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX50 HS scores vs the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX50 HS EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-S12 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX50 HS EX-S12 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-S12 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-S12.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX50 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
55
lighter than others (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (595g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (595g)
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 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 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) 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 $429 $119