Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S31

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was revealed 5 years before the S31 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got external 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 S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S31.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S31.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-S12 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.