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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
  • Released January 2009
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 24 months prior to the AV250 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-S12 AV250 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-S12

 AV250 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-S12 AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the AV250.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and AV250.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $160