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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 20 months before the EX-Z16 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up against the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S12 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z16 EX-S12 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S12 EX-Z16 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has outside dimensions 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-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 vs the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and EX-Z16.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-20
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $100