Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was announced very close to the Fujifilm A100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm A100
EX-S12 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-S12
Fujifilm A100 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm A100
EX-S12 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm A100.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 gr (0.24 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $119 | $0 |