Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR10

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 20 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 grades versus the EX-ZR10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-ZR10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.