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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Casio EX-S12, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out at a similar time to the EX-S12 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the EX-S12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-FS10 EX-S12 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-S12 EX-FS10 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-FS10 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 against the EX-S12.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and EX-S12.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
26
has manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-7.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $119