Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was unveiled 17 months before the S8000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S8000
EX-S12 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-S12
S8000 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S8000
EX-S12 | S8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the S8000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S8000.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 183 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $119 | $300 |