Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 compared to the EX-S12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and EX-S12 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and EX-S12.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-10 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.