Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was released 6 months before the S640 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 grades against the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S640
EX-S12 | S640 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-S12
S640 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S640
EX-S12 | S640 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features 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 S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 against the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S640.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $119 | $225 |