Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released May 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was unveiled 4 years before the V-Lux 40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades against the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Leica V-Lux 40
EX-S12 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-S12
V-Lux 40 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 40
EX-S12 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features physical 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) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and V-Lux 40 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and V-Lux 40.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Leica |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $699 |