Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JV150

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JV150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 13 months prior to the Fujifilm JV150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S12 scores versus the Fujifilm JV150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Fujifilm JV150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm JV150 has proportions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JV150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm JV150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JV150 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JV150.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JV150 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.