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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm S8600

 EX-S12 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm S8600 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8600

 EX-S12 Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8600 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (410 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm S8600
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-01-06
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
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 - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 450 grams (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-60 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $200