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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S640

 EX-S12 S640 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-S12

 S640 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S640

 EX-S12 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Nikon S640
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Nikon S640 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S640
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
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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
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