Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-S12 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-ZR300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 41 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-ZR300
EX-S12 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-ZR300.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR300.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-05-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 500 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $329 |