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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-S12 scores against the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-S12 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm X30 EX-S12 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-S12 Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (423g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (423g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.24 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-95
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $499