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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 13 months prior to the EX-S7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the EX-S7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-S12 EX-S7 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-S7 EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-S7

 EX-S12 EX-S7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the EX-S7.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and EX-S7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (111g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-S7
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-S7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 NP-80
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $140