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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades vs the EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000

 EX-S12 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-ZR1000 EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-S12 EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got external dimensions 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-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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lighter than average in class (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
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lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $572