Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 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
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was revealed 21 months after the EX-S12 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-S12
EX-H20G | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Screen size | 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-H20G
EX-S12 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-S12
EX-H20G | EX-S12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the EX-S12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and EX-S12.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $119 |