Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 grades against the Fujifilm S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got external 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 S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8200 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8200.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.