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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Announced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 scores against the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-S12 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-ZR400 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-S12 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements 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-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR400 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 111g (0.24 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $0