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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 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 L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured at a similar time to the L19 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon L19

 EX-S12 L19 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Casio EX-S12

 L19 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L19

 EX-S12 L19 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 versus the L19.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and L19.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Nikon L19 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L19
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $0