Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 3 years before the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the EX-ZR100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 vs the EX-ZR100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.