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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX50 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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX60 HS grades versus the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX60 HS EX-S12 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX60 HS

 EX-S12 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX60 HS EX-S12 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 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).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-S12 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and EX-S12.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (111g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-16 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 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 detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $549 $119