Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| EX-S12 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-S12
| SP-820UZ | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| EX-S12 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SP-820UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SP-820UZ.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $119 | $299 |