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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was unveiled 13 months prior to the L110 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 scores vs the L110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon L110

 EX-S12 L110 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Casio EX-S12

 L110 EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L110

 EX-S12 L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer 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 Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the L110.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and L110 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and L110.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Nikon L110 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L110
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 13.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 406g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
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 model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $280