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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-S12 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm SL1000 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-S12 Fujifilm SL1000 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys 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 SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 659 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $600