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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P7100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon P7700

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Casio EX-S12

		

		

			
 P7700 EX-S12 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7700

		

		

			
 EX-S12 P7700 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and P7700 is 96 and 82 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
27
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
46
 manual focus
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
55
 lighter than competitors (111g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
64
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
56
 lighter than competitors (111g)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (392g)
 MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
28
 you can focus manually
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
54
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
25
 lighter than competitors (111g)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
75
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 heavier than others (392 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7700
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 10.00 m
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $499