For deck building, definetly the 12", really handy in 4 X 4's especially when you miter. I've had the 12" Dewalt since the first came out , I even used it in my picture framing business for the first year, built 10 homes with it including trimming and a couple dozen decks. Other than a recall on the arbor and a couple sets of brushes it still works perfect.
I also have their 10" which I now use for picture framing and their 12" slider which I like for cross cutting.
Andy