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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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 SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched about the same time to the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-S12 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-S12

 SP-565UZ EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-S12 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical dimensions 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 SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
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lighter than competitors (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $400