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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
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-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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-H30 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-S12 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-H30 EX-S12 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-S12
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