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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 3 years before the L24 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the L24 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon L24

 EX-S12 L24 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-S12

 L24 EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L24

 EX-S12 L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions 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 L24 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the L24.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and L24.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon L24 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Nikon L24
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Nikon L24 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon L24
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 220 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $119