Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-S12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX600 HS matches up against the EX-S12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-S12
SX600 HS | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX600 HS
EX-S12 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-S12
SX600 HS | EX-S12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the EX-S12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and EX-S12.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 aliasing 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 | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $249 | $119 |