Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C
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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Introduced September 2013
- Alternate Name is Typ112

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-S12 was introduced 5 years earlier than the C which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Leica C. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Leica C
EX-S12 | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-S12
C | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Leica C
EX-S12 | C | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outside 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) whilst the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S12 and Leica C in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 against the C.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and C is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and C.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Leica |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Leica C |
Also called | - | Typ112 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 195g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 250 images |
Style 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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $1,299 |