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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H15 versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was unveiled 13 months later than the EX-S12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 grades vs the EX-S12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-H15 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-H15

 EX-S12 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-H15 EX-S12 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Casio EX-S12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 vs the EX-S12.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and EX-S12.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-H15 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-7.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-90 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $119