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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years earlier than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-S12 SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-S12

 SZ-11 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-S12 SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the SZ-11.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $253