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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm JX500

 EX-S12 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm JX500 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JX500

 EX-S12 Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external 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 JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm JX500.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than average (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $90