Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 19 months earlier than the EX-Z800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores vs the EX-Z800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-Z800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX-Z800.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.