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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 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 P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years before the P7800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon P7800

 EX-S12 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Casio EX-S12

 P7800 EX-S12 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7800

 EX-S12 P7800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the P7800.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and P7800 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and P7800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon P7800 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7800 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
75
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (399g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon P7800
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-11-25
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $550