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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 6 months before the Fujifilm Z37 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 scores vs the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm Z37

 EX-S12 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm Z37 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm Z37

 EX-S12 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Fujifilm Z37.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm Z37
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $130