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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-S12 S6300 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-S12

 S6300 EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6300

 EX-S12 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S6300
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