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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 6 years earlier than the S810c which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S810c

 EX-S12 S810c 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Casio EX-S12

 S810c EX-S12 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S810c

 EX-S12 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 and the S810c.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S810c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Nikon S810c Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (216 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Nikon S810c Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (216g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S810c
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $350