Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-S12 was introduced 5 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S12 matches up against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| EX-S12 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-S12
| TG-2 iHS | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| EX-S12 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 610k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 350 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $380 |