Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S12

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-S12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 7 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 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") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the EX-S12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-S12 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-S12.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.