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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 24 months prior to the JX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the JX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm JX300

 EX-S12 JX300 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Casio EX-S12

 JX300 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JX300

 EX-S12 JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm JX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the JX300.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and JX300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and JX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JX300
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $110