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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-S12 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm JZ100 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-S12 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $190