Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000
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34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
Photography Glossary Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-S12 was unveiled within a month of the 7000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus 7000
| EX-S12 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Casio EX-S12
| 7000 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 7000
| EX-S12 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the 7000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and 7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and 7000.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
| Also referred to as | - | mju 7000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 172g (0.38 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $280 |