Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was revealed 4 years before the S4300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 scores against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S4300
EX-S12 | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-S12
S4300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S4300
EX-S12 | S4300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S4300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 and the S4300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and S4300.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 | - | 180 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $119 | $119 |