Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
![Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm_FinePix_F500_EXR_3.jpg)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor dimensions.
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The EX-S12 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-S12 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-S12
Fujifilm F500 EXR | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-S12 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $430 |