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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched within a month of the EX-S5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 matches up against the EX-S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-S12 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-S5 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-S5

 EX-S12 EX-S5 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-S5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-S5.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX-S5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-S5
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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-60 NP-80
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $130