Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was manufactured 4 years before the EX-ZR15 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S12 matches up against the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR15
EX-S12 | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-ZR15 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR15
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-ZR15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR15.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 325 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $249 |