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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 12 months prior to the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 scores against the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus FE-4030

 EX-S12 FE-4030 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-S12

 FE-4030 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4030

 EX-S12 FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 and the FE-4030.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and FE-4030.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-4030
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $130