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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 5 months earlier than the 6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades vs the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-S12 6000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-S12

 6000 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6000

 EX-S12 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the 6000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and 6000.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $259