Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-50

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years prior to the SH-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has outside 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 Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and SH-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.