Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the P7700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 grades against the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 and the P7700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and P7700 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and P7700.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-S12 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.