Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was announced 3 years before the S100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the S100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S100
EX-S12 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-S12
S100 | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S100
EX-S12 | S100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides 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 S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the S100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $240 |