Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-S12 was revealed 10 years earlier than the Z7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 scores vs the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon Z7
EX-S12 | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-S12
Z7 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | January 2009 | More modern by 117 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon Z7
EX-S12 | Z7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the Z7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Z7 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and Z7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will show greater detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Nikon Z7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 46MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | XQD card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $119 | $2,797 |