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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 4 years before the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-S12 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-S12

 SP-620 UZ EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-S12 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has external 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 SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 against the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and SP-620 UZ is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.24 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $199