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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured around the same time to the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the Fujifilm S1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-S12 Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-S12 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior 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 S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 and the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1500 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
28
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $200