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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-S12 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-ZR15 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-S12 EX-ZR15 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good battery (325 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
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