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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 4 years prior to the VG-160 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S12 matches up against the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-S12 VG-160 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-S12

 VG-160 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-S12 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers 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) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the VG-160.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 165 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $90