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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 6 years prior to the S3600 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-S12 S3600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-S12

 S3600 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S3600

 EX-S12 S3600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external 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 S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the S3600.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and S3600.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon S3600 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (125g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $200