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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 7 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS grades against the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX720 HS EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-S12 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX720 HS EX-S12 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the EX-S12.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-S12 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
67
lighter than others in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $119