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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 6 months before the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades versus the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-S12 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm A170 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-S12 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same 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 A170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got external 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) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 and the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Body design 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $80