Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12
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21 Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was introduced very close to the EX-S12 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-S12
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-FC100
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S12
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the EX-S12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and EX-S12 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and EX-S12.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to produce extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-40 | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $119 |