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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Released January 2009
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 13 months prior to the S1600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 grades against the S1600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-S12 S1600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-S12

 S1600 EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-S12 S1600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical measurements 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 S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S1600.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S1600 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S1600.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also referred to as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 4 x AA
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $130