As well as being compared against other compacts, the Casio Exilim EX-S12 is also often compared to ultra compacts, pro digicams, travel zooms and digicams. The Casio Exilim EX-S12's top rivals come from Casio (such as the Exilim EX-S10 and the Exilim EX-Z90) and Canon (such as the Powershot S100 and the ELPH 300 HS)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to other compact competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP), records movies in 24p, is significantly lighter (111 g vs 185 g), is slightly less expensive ($165.99 vs $369.00) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$414 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much heavier: 198 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the S100 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
2 years newer
$125 - $233

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-S12)

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

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-S12)

  • None found

common strengths of the 300 HS and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
  • Light weight: 141 g vs 111 g
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd

Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd
1 year older

Significant advantages of the Z100fd (vs the EX-S12)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the Z100fd (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.8 vs f/2.8
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • No 24p support

common strengths of the Z100fd and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
1 year newer
$369

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much heavier: 193 g vs 111 g
  • Thicker: 1.2" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the S95 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-Z850

Casio Exilim EX-Z850
2 years older

Significant advantages of the EX-Z850 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None
  • Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 1/2 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z850 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • No 24p support
  • Much heavier: 185 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the EX-Z850 and EX-S12

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the EX-Z850 vs the EX-S12

Samsung TL210

Samsung TL210
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the TL210 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the TL210 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No 24p support
  • Significantly heavier: 177 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the TL210 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung TL210 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 records movies in 24p.

However, on average it has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 28 mm), is slightly larger (compact 95x60x23 mm vs ultra compact 90x52x19 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs digital), is older (january, 2009 vs august, 2010) and is thicker (0.9" vs 0.7").

Casio Exilim EX-S10

Casio Exilim EX-S10
1 year older
$135

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
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the EX-S10 vs the 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
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the EX-Z90 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

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs the Casio Exilim 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
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the EX-S200 vs the EX-S12

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
2 years newer
$77 - $80

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

  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

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

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the S3100 and EX-S12

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
7 months newer

Significant advantages of the SD940 IS (vs the EX-S12)

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

Significant disadvantages of the SD940 IS (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the SD940 IS 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 Canon PowerShot SD940 IS vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S12 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs none), is significantly smaller (compact 95x60x23 mm vs prosumer size 138x103x62 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 0.3 MP), records movies in 24p and is newer (january, 2009 vs february, 2001).

However, on average it doesn't shoot RAW, has a significantly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/1.8), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 12,800 ISO).

Sony Mavica FD-75

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8 years older

Significant advantages of the FD-75 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the FD-75 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much smaller sensor: 3.4x2.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 0.3 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 138x103x62 mm vs Compact 95x60x23 mm

common strengths of the FD-75 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Mavica FD-75 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
1 year newer
$320 - $468

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Significantly heavier: 277 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and EX-S12

  • Inexpensive: $319.99 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 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/3.3), records movies in 24p and is slightly lighter (111 g vs 243 g).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 24 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and is older (january, 2009 vs january, 2010).

Samsung HZ30W

Samsung HZ30W
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the HZ30W (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the HZ30W (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the HZ30W and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung HZ30W vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-H10

Casio Exilim EX-H10
5 months newer
$287

Significant advantages of the EX-H10 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the EX-H10 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the EX-H10 and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the EX-H10 vs the EX-S12

Samsung HZ15W

Samsung HZ15W
similar age

Significant advantages of the HZ15W (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Body, Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the HZ15W (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Heavier: 249 g vs 111 g

common strengths of the HZ15W and EX-S12

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung HZ15W vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Casio Exilim EX-H15

Casio Exilim EX-H15
1 year newer
$150

Significant advantages of the EX-H15 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the EX-H15 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support

common strengths of the EX-H15 and EX-S12

  • Inexpensive: $149.99 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the EX-H15 vs the EX-S12

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
1 year newer
$156 - $165

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the EX-S12)

  • No 24p support
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FH20 and EX-S12

  • Inexpensive: $155.98 vs $165.99
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 vs the Casio Exilim EX-S12

Kodak EasyShare Z950

Kodak EasyShare Z950
6 months newer
$258

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 848 x 480), 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).

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

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