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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years prior to the S9100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 scores against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-S12 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-S12

 S9100 EX-S12 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S9100

 EX-S12 S9100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S9100.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $329