Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 6 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need 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") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.