Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 5 years prior to the S6500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the S6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S6500.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.