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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 7 months before the EX-Z280 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 scores vs the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S12 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z280 EX-S12 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S12 EX-Z280 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-Z280.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $180