Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-H15 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-H15
EX-S12 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-S12
EX-H15 | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |