As well as being compared against other compacts, the Casio Exilim EX-S12 is also often compared to ultra compacts, travel zooms and digicams. The Casio Exilim EX-S12's top rivals come from Casio (such as the Exilim EX-S10 and the Exilim ZS6) and Olympus (such as the Stylus 7010 and the D-490 Zoom)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to other compact competitors include: it records movies in 24p and is slightly lighter (111 g vs 138 g).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 28 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs digital), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP), doesn't have a screen which flips out and has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm).

Casio Exilim ZS6

Casio Exilim EX-ZS6
3 years newer
$154

Significant advantages of the ZS6 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 36 mm

Significant disadvantages of the ZS6 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the ZS6 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Light weight: 120 g vs 111 g
  • Inexpensive: $153.57 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the ZS6 vs the EX-S12

Olympus Stylus 7010

Olympus Stylus 7010
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the 7010 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 7010 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the 7010 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Olympus Stylus 7010 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Fujifilm FinePix JX200

Fujifilm FinePix JX200
1 year newer
$85 - $88

Significant advantages of the JX200 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the JX200 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.6 vs f/2.8
  • No 24p support
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1400 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the JX200 and EX-S12

  • Light weight: 130 g vs 111 g
  • Inexpensive: $85.15 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix JX200 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim ZS5

Casio Exilim ZS5
2 years newer
$106

Significant advantages of the ZS5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 36 mm

Significant disadvantages of the ZS5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the ZS5 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Light weight: 138 g vs 111 g
  • Inexpensive: $105.97 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Exilim ZS5 vs the Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 SR

Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 SR
1 year older

Significant advantages of the EX-Z1200 SR (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z1200 SR (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Significantly heavier: 162 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the EX-Z1200 SR and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the EX-Z1200 SR vs the EX-S12

Sony Cybershot DSC-W620

Sony Cybershot DSC-W620
3 years newer
$118

Significant advantages of the DSC-W620 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W620 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the DSC-W620 and EX-S12

  • Light weight: 116 g vs 111 g
  • Inexpensive: $118.00 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W620 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.1), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.6"), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 1.9 MP), records movies in 24p and has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 27 mm), is slightly larger (compact 95x60x23 mm vs ultra compact 94x55x15 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs digital), is thicker (0.9" vs 0.6") and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Casio Exilim EX-S10

Casio Exilim EX-S10
1 year older

Significant advantages of the EX-S10 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 94x55x15 mm vs Compact 95x60x23 mm
  • Significantly thinner: 0.6" vs 0.9"

Significant disadvantages of the EX-S10 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the EX-S10 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the EX-S10 vs the EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-S200

Casio Exilim EX-S200
1 year newer
$154 - $291

Significant advantages of the EX-S200 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the EX-S200 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the EX-S200 and EX-S12

  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Inexpensive: $153.57 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the EX-S200 vs the EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-S20

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5 years older

Significant advantages of the EX-S20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 83x53x11 mm vs Compact 95x60x23 mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None
  • Much thinner: 0.4" vs 0.9"

Significant disadvantages of the EX-S20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much lower true resolution: 1.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.6" vs 2.7"
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

common strengths of the EX-S20 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the EX-S20 vs the EX-S12

Olympus FE-3010

Olympus FE-3010
similar age

Significant advantages of the FE-3010 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Image stabilization: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the FE-3010 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the FE-3010 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-Z90

Casio Exilim EX-Z90
7 months newer
$154

Significant advantages of the EX-Z90 (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z90 (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

common strengths of the EX-Z90 and EX-S12

  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Inexpensive: $154.35 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the EX-Z90 vs the EX-S12

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
2 years newer
$132

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the S3100 and EX-S12

  • Inexpensive: $131.95 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), records movies in 24p, is slightly lighter (111 g vs 435 g) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (3x vs 15x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 25 mm), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
2 years newer
$195 - $196

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

common strengths of the 310 HS and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
  • Inexpensive: $195.00 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-H30

Casio Exilim EX-H30
2 years newer
$185 - $249

Significant advantages of the EX-H30 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the EX-H30 (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

common strengths of the EX-H30 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
  • Inexpensive: $184.60 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the EX-H30 vs the EX-S12

Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
2 years newer
$225 - $229

Significant advantages of the F500 EXR (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the F500 EXR (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No 24p support

common strengths of the F500 EXR and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Olympus 620 UZ

Olympus SP-620 UZ
3 years newer
$241 - $255

Significant advantages of the 620 UZ (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 36 mm
  • Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 3x
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 620 UZ (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Much heavier: 435 g vs 111 g
  • Slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the 620 UZ and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Kodak EasyShare Z950

Kodak EasyShare Z950
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the Z950 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the Z950 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No 24p support
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1250 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the Z950 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

compared toDigicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to digicam competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs none), has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), is significantly smaller (compact 95x60x23 mm vs prosumer size 102x35x220 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 1.9 MP) and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Olympus D-490 Zoom

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8 years older

Significant advantages of the D-490 Zoom (vs the EX-S12)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the D-490 Zoom (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much lower true resolution: 1.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • Larger: Standard size 127x67x54 mm vs Compact 95x60x23 mm

common strengths of the D-490 Zoom and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Olympus D-490 Zoom vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Canon PowerShot A20

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8 years older

Significant advantages of the PowerShot A20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot A20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much lower true resolution: 1.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.7"
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 24fps

common strengths of the PowerShot A20 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A20 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-S5

Casio Exilim EX-S5
similar age

Significant advantages of the EX-S5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the EX-S5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 102x35x220 mm vs Compact 95x60x23 mm
  • No 24p support
  • Much thicker: 8.7" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the EX-S5 and EX-S12

  • Light weight: 100 g vs 111 g
arrow Compare the EX-S5 vs the EX-S12