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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 months prior to the 9000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S12 scores vs the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus 9000

 EX-S12 9000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Casio EX-S12

 9000 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 9000

 EX-S12 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with physical 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 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 and the 9000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and 9000.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 9000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $300