Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z270

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z270, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was introduced at a similar time to the EX-Z270 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the EX-Z270 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z270 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the EX-Z270.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX-Z270.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-S12 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.