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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 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
  • Announced January 2009
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was revealed within a month of the EX-Z29 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-S12 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z29 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-S12 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has physical 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-Z29.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-S12 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $79