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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 17 months prior to the JZ500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades against the JZ500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-S12 JZ500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-S12

 JZ500 EX-S12 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-S12 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the JZ500.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and JZ500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $230