Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S4500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades against the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm S4500
EX-S12 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-S12
Fujifilm S4500 | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4500
EX-S12 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4500 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4500.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 543 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-60 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $230 |