Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm S9400W

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 versus Fujifilm S9400W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a serious 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 S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S12 grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S9400W is 96 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.