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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 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 A100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-S12 Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm A100 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-S12 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix A100
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