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Casio EX-S12 Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 1600
    • 36-108 mm F2.8-7.9 Zoom Lens
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • and HD at 24fps Video Recording
    • 111g. 95 x 60 x 23 mm
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    Casio EX-S12 Overview

    Launched in January 2009 , Casio Exilim EX-S12 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 3.0x zoom 36-108 mm F2.8-7.9 lens.

    Casio EX-S12 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Casio EX-S12 is a member of Casio's Small Sensor Compact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Casio Small Sensor Compact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Casio EX-10
    Compare
    2013 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 10.0 fps 120 x 68 x 49mm 384g
    Casio EX-ZR15
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    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 3.0 fps 102 x 59 x 27mm 176g
    Casio EX-H20G
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    2010 14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 103 x 68 x 29mm 216g
    Casio EX-ZR10
    Compare
    2010 12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 102 x 69 x 27mm 176g
    Casio EX-FH100
    Compare
    2010 10.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 4.0 fps 104 x 60 x 28mm 201g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Casio EX-10 vs EX-ZR15 vs EX-H20G vs EX-ZR10 vs EX-FH100


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    Casio EX-S12 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Casio EX-S12 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    111g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    35.2 MB Internal Storage
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230.16kdots )
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    Optical Zoom only 3.0X
    Slow Lens at Tele: f7.90

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    Casio EX-S12 Physical Specs
    Casio EX-S12 weighs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) and has external dimensions of 95 x 60 x 23 mm (3.74 x 2.36 x 0.91″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Casio EX-S12 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 23mm, it is also quite small, 5mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Casio EX-S12, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Casio EX-S12 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Casio EX-S12 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Casio EX-S12 with its main competitors:

    Casio EX-S12 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs EX-S12 Thickness vs EX-S12
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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    283g 172g heavier 19mm 4mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Sony ZV-1
    Compare
    294g 183g heavier 44mm 21mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Leica SL2
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    835g 724g heavier 42mm 19mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Nikon D40
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    522g 411g heavier 64mm 41mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Canon SL2
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    453g 342g heavier 70mm 47mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    423g 312g heavier 60mm 37mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Canon A4000 IS
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    145g 34g heavier 24mm 1mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    247g 136g heavier 31mm 8mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Casio EX-S12 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Casio EX-S12 Lens

    Casio EX-S12 features a 36-108 mm F2.8-7.9 3× zoom lens. With a focal length of only 36mm on the wide end, the camera doesn't have wide angle capability at all. However, 108mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S12
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S12
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f7.90 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S12
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S12
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    Casio EX-S12's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Casio EX-S12 Sensor and Photography Features

    Casio EX-S12 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. EX-S12 has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 but unfortunately, Casio EX-S12 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Casio EX-S12 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-S12 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Casio EX-S12's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Casio EX-S12 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Casio EX-S12 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Casio EX-S12 LCD

    Casio EX-S12 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Casio EX-S12 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Casio Exilim EX-S12 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    EX-S12 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Casio EX-S12 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect EX-S12 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Casio EX-S12 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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    1920 x 1080 400shots Yes Yes Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Sony ZV-1
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 260shots Yes Yes No
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Leica SL2
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    3840 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Nikon D40
    Compare
    None shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Canon SL2
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 650shots Yes Yes Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Canon A4000 IS
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    1280 x 720 175shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    1920 x 1080 380shots Yes No No

    Casio EX-S12 Video Features

    With Casio EX-S12, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 24 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Casio Exilim EX-S12 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Casio EX-S12 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Casio EX-S12 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Casio EX-S12 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately EX-S12 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Casio EX-S12 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.



    What type of Photography is Casio EX-S12 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Casio EX-S12 in 5 different photography areas.

    Casio EX-S12 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-S12 has a score of 17 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S12.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S12 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-S12 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-S12 has a score of 36 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S12.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    Small Body

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S12 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-S12 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-S12 has a score of 16 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S12.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S12 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-S12 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-S12 has a score of 36 for Daily Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Daily We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S12.
    Compact Body
    111g

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S12 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-S12 for Landscape Photography

    Casio EX-S12 has a score of 18 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S12.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S12 for Landscape Photography
    Casio EX-S12 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Casio EX-S12 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Casio EX-S12 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Casio EX-S12

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Casio EX-S12 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Casio EX-S12 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Casio EX-S12 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Casio EX-S12's price range.

    Casio EX-S12 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Casio EX-S12 has an Overall Score of 29/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Casio Exilim EX-S12 is ranked #477 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #1101 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #1101 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #477 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #172 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
    #594 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #22 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(111g)
    #764 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Casio EX-S12
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have RAW support?
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Casio EX-S12?
    What is the Sensor Size of Casio EX-S12?
    is the Casio EX-S12 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Casio EX-S12 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Casio EX-S12?
    What is the Weight of Casio EX-S12?
    What are the Dimensions of Casio EX-S12?
    Casio Exilim EX-S12 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Casio
    Model Casio Exilim EX-S12
    Announced 2009-01-08
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 36-108 mm (3×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-7.9
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 1/2s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 111g
    Physical Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm
    Battery Model NP-60
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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