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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S12 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Fujifilm XF1

 EX-S12 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Casio EX-S12

 Fujifilm XF1 EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm XF1

 EX-S12 Fujifilm XF1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (255g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Fujifilm XF1
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 111g (0.24 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NP-60 NP-50
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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $380