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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years earlier than the S9500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-S12 S9500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-S12

 S9500 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S9500

 EX-S12 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 provides external 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 S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 against the S9500.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 230 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $230