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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-10 EX-S12 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-10

 EX-S12 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-10 EX-S12 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (455 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
65
great battery power (455 CIPA)
supports touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (384g)
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-10Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 384g (0.85 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 life 455 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $456 $119