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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX220 HS versus Casio EX-S12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS matches up against the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX220 HS EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-S12 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX220 HS EX-S12 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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 SX220 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS and the EX-S12.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and EX-S12.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX220 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $119