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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-S12 S8000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-S12

 S8000 EX-S12 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S8000

 EX-S12 S8000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Nikon S8000 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S8000
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