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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched very close to the L20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon L20

 EX-S12 L20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-S12

 L20 EX-S12 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L20

 EX-S12 L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the L20.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and L20.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Nikon L20 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 135g (0.30 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 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 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $120