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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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 XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the XC10 (1") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was released 6 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XC10 grades against the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-S12

 XC10 EX-S12 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon XC10

 EX-S12 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-S12

 XC10 EX-S12 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon XC10 features external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 versus Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 against the EX-S12.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-S12 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and EX-S12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The XC10 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
provides touch focus
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.8 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
43
provides touch focus
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (111g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model LP-E6N NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,599 $119