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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Announced January 2009
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 7 months before the EX-Z450 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 scores versus the EX-Z450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-S12 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z450 EX-S12 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-S12 EX-Z450 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
56
lighter than average (111g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-18
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-40
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 One One
Launch price $119 $229