Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7000
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.
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Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the P7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon P7000
| EX-S12 | P7000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Casio EX-S12
| P7000 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7000
| EX-S12 | P7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the P7000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and P7000 is 96 and 85 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and P7000.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S12 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-11-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 |
| 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 | 111g (0.24 lb) | 310g (0.68 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $354 |