Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11
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![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SZ-11
EX-S12 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-S12
SZ-11 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-11
EX-S12 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |