Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 13 months prior to the JZ300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the JZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the JZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.