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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-S12 EX-Z800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-Z800 EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z800

 EX-S12 EX-Z800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z800
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $150