Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

The EX-S12 was released 3 years before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
EX-S12 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-S12
Fujifilm F550 EXR | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
EX-S12 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 158 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $450 |