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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 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
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 17 months before the Z950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the Z950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Kodak Z950

 EX-S12 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Casio EX-S12

 Z950 EX-S12 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Kodak Z950

 EX-S12 Z950 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Kodak Z950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Z950.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Z950.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Kodak Z950
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $250