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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FE-4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S12 grades against the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-S12 FE-4000 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-S12

 FE-4000 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-S12 FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the FE-4000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and FE-4000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (136g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $130