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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C 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
  • Released January 2009
Leica C
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Leica C

 EX-S12 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-S12

 C EX-S12 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Leica C

 EX-S12 C 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Leica C
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Leica C
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Leica C Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
39
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Leica C
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Leica C
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