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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released very close to the EX-Z400 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S12 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z400 EX-S12 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S12 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical 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) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and EX-Z400.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-7.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $0