Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S30
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S30 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the S30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S30
| EX-S12 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-S12
| S30 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S30
| EX-S12 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S30.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Battery format | - | AA |
| Battery model | NP-60 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $119 |