Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 scores against the Fujifilm S4800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm S4800
EX-S12 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Casio EX-S12
Fujifilm S4800 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4800
EX-S12 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4800 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S4800.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4800 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-30 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
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 range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 518g (1.14 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 model | NP-60 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $229 |