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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was revealed 6 years before the P340 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores versus the P340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon P340

 EX-S12 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Casio EX-S12

 P340 EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P340

 EX-S12 P340 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got 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) whilst the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the P340.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and P340 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and P340.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon P340 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P340 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Nikon P340
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Nikon P340 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Nikon P340
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P340
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $380