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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 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 D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D60
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon D5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and D5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 months prior to the D5000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades versus the D5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon D5000

 EX-S12 D5000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Casio EX-S12

 D5000 EX-S12 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon D5000

 EX-S12 D5000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Nikon D5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 versus the D5000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and D5000 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and D5000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Nikon D5000 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (510 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (510 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Nikon D5000 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
52
selfie friendly display
has face detect focusing
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon D5000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon D5000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon D5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-06-12
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 868
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $630