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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-ZR700, one being 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-ZR700 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years prior to the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-S12 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-ZR700 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-S12 EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has outer measurements 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-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR700.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $370