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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S6200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S12 grades against the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S6200

 EX-S12 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Casio EX-S12

 S6200 EX-S12 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6200

 EX-S12 S6200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the S6200.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and S6200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6200
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $229