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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Announced January 2009
FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-S12 F300EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-S12

 F300EXR EX-S12 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-S12 F300EXR 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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