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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Casio EX-S12
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-100 EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-S12 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-100 EX-S12 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (111g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-S12
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