Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm AV250
EX-S12 | AV250 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-S12
AV250 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm AV250
EX-S12 | AV250 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |