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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was brought out 13 months earlier than the L22 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 scores vs the L22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon L22

 EX-S12 L22 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-S12

 L22 EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L22

 EX-S12 L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got external measurements 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 L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon L22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the L22.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and L22.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Nikon L22
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $130