Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was unveiled 4 years prior to the S6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S6300
EX-S12 | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-S12
S6300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6300
EX-S12 | S6300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the S6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S6300.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 230 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $119 | $200 |