Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2015
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S12 was released 7 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S12 grades versus the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SH-2
| EX-S12 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-S12
| SH-2 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2015 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SH-2
| EX-S12 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the SH-2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and SH-2.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2015-03-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch 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 | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| 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 life | - | 380 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $119 | $399 |