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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 5 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores against the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX520 HS EX-S12 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-S12 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX520 HS EX-S12 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-S12 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-S12.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 1 1
Price at launch $219 $119