Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S8100

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 20 months before the S8100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and S8100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.