Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The EX-100 was introduced 5 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-100 scores against the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-100 | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-100
EX-S12 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-S12
EX-100 | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the EX-S12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-S12 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and EX-S12.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern EX-100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias 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 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 pounds) | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $572 | $119 |