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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 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
  • Launched January 2009
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S4000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 24 months prior to the S4000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-S12 S4000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-S12

 S4000 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-S12 S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside 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) and the FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the S4000.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S4000 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and S4000.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
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)
no microphone port
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (540g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as - FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design 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 surface 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $279