Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12
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![Casio Exilim EX-H30 front Casio Exilim EX-H30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio_Exilim_EX-H30_0.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-S12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-H30 was introduced 2 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Casio Exilim EX-S12. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-H30 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-S12 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S12
EX-H30 | EX-S12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-S12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the EX-S12.
![Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-S12.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $709 | $119 |