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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-ZR800
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-S12 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-ZR800 EX-S12 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-S12 EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
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