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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 11 months after the EX-S12 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-G1 matches up against the EX-S12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-G1 EX-S12 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-S12 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-G1 EX-S12 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 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") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 against the EX-S12.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX-S12 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and EX-S12.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-G1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
lighter than average (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $61 $119