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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Nikon S4300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S4300

 EX-S12 S4300 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-S12

 S4300 EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S4300

 EX-S12 S4300 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S4300
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S4300
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