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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
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-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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-H20G EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-S12 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-S12

 EX-H20G EX-S12 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-S12
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