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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX500 IS EX-S12 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-S12 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX500 IS EX-S12 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-S12 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and EX-S12.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $119