Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3300

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S3300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 against the S3300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and S3300.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.