Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus VH-410

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the VH-410 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior dimensions 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 VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the VH-410.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and VH-410.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.