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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 18 months later than the EX-S12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-FH100 EX-S12 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-FH100

 EX-S12 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-FH100 EX-S12 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the EX-S12.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and EX-S12.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-S12 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-FH100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-90 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $119