Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

The EX-S12 was brought out 18 months earlier than the F300EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-S12 | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-S12
F300EXR | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-S12 | F300EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 and the F300EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and F300EXR.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 ID | NP-60 | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $119 | $280 |