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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-S12 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-S12

 V-Lux 40 EX-S12 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper 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 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Leica V-Lux 40
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