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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS grades versus the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX610 HS EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-S12 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX610 HS EX-S12 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (191g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max 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 191g (0.42 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $214 $119