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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed very close to the S630 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S630

 EX-S12 S630 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-S12

 S630 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S630

 EX-S12 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 against the S630.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and S630.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Nikon S630 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.24 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $240