Casio EX-S12 features a 36-108 mm F2.8-7.9 3× zoom lens whereas Canon SD780 IS features a 33-100 mm F3.2-5.8 3� zoom lens.
Canon SD780 IS has 3mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-S12. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Casio EX-S12 is faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Casio EX-S12 has 8mm longer reach than the Canon SD780 IS. However, with a max aperture of f5.80, Canon SD780 IS is faster at tele end.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-S12 and Canon SD780 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Casio EX-S12 for Portrait Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Portrait Photography
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-S12 for Street Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Street Photography
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-S12 for Sports Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Sports Photography
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
108 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.90
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Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Casio EX-S12 for Daily Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Daily Photography
Compact Body
111g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
155g
Body Thickness 18mm
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Casio EX-S12 for Landscape Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Landscape Photography
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Casio EX-S12 and the Canon SD780 IS, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Casio EX-S12 and Canon SD780 IS scores compare:
Casio EX-S12
Ranked
#387 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#1120 out of 1282 in all Cameras
Canon SD780 IS
Ranked
#43 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#962 out of 1282 in all Cameras
Canon SD780 IS has a higher Overall Score than the Casio EX-S12 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
General |
Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
Brand |
Casio |
Canon |
Announced |
2009-01-08 |
2009-02-18 |
Body Type |
Compact |
Ultracompact |
Sensor |
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Type |
CCD |
CCD |
Size |
1/2.3-inch |
1/2.3-inch |
Dimensions |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Area |
28.07mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
Megapixels |
12 megapixels |
12 megapixels |
Max Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4000 x 3000 |
Max Native Light sensitivity |
1,600 ISO |
1,600 ISO |
Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
80 ISO |
RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
9 |
Lens |
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Manual Focus |
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Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
Lens Focal Range |
36-108 mm (3×) |
33-100 mm (3�) |
Max Aperture |
F2.8-7.9 |
F3.2-5.8 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
3cm |
Screen |
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Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
Size |
2.70" |
2.50" |
Resolution |
230k dots |
230k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
None |
Optical (tunnel) |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/1500s |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Custom White Balance |
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Built-in Image Stabilization |
No |
Optical |
Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
n/a |
3.50 m |
External Flash |
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Continuous Shooting |
n/a |
1.0 fps |
Multi-Segment Metering |
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Average Metering |
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Spot Metering |
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Partial Metering |
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AF-Area Metering |
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Center Weighted Metering |
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AE Bracketing |
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WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1280 x 720 |
Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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Wireless Connectivity |
Eye-Fi Connected |
None |
HDMI |
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Physical |
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Environmental Sealing |
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Weight |
111g |
155g |
Dimensions |
95 x 60 x 23mm |
87 x 56 x 18mm |
Battery Life |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Features |
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Timelapse Recording |
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GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |