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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 5 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS grades versus the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX700 HS EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-S12 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX700 HS EX-S12 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and EX-S12 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and EX-S12.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs -
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 SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $119