Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z35

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 13 months prior to the EX-Z35 which makes 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-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S12 grades versus the EX-Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-Z35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-Z35 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.