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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years prior to the S800c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S800c

 EX-S12 S800c 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-S12

 S800c EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S800c

 EX-S12 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S800c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the S800c.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and S800c.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Nikon S800c Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Nikon S800c Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (140 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 184 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 140 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $290