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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S570 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades against the S570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S570

 EX-S12 S570 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Casio EX-S12

 S570 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S570

 EX-S12 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the S570.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S570 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S570.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Nikon S570
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Nikon S570 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
28
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Nikon S570 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S570
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-60 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $180