Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800
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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)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed August 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-S12 was released 5 years before the EX-ZR800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up against the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR800
EX-S12 | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-ZR800 | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR800
EX-S12 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer dimensions 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-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the EX-ZR800.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-ZR800 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and EX-ZR800.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-08-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (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), |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 470 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $429 |