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Casio Exilim EX-S12

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3.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability
  • list of features and is easy to use
  • the autofocus speed is good too

Cons

  • 720p is awful for today's standards
  • only Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF
  • the display has no touch support

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 7.9
  • Continuous, Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Casio Exilim EX-S12 - Pros & Cons

Casio Exilim EX-S12

Pros

  • street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability
  • list of features and is easy to use
  • the autofocus speed is good too
  • S12 is very easy to handle

Cons

  • 720p is awful for today's standards
  • only Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF
  • the display has no touch support
  • Casio EX-S12 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Casio EX-S12 have Touch Screen
  • Does the Casio EX-S12 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • The optical zoom cannot be used while recording
  • mono audio and clip length limited to 10 minutes
  • suffers from very obvious barrel distortion at wide angle

Casio Exilim EX-S12 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Casio Exilim EX-S12 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2656
  • 4000x2240
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture7.9
Focal length equiv36 - 108
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 2+10
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight3.95 oz
Width3.71 in
Height2.15 in
Depth0.59 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230160
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage35.2 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.2
Based on 8 reviews
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim EX-S12 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 Review - Steve's Digicams

Casio Press Release CASIO INTRODUCES HIGH SPEED EXILIM DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFERING BURST SHOOTING IN THE SLIMMEST LOOK YET, PLUS INDUSTRY'S FIRST MODELS THAT CAN MAKE COMPOSITE MOVING IMAGES Stylish digital cameras make great use of Casio's high-speed digital technologies LAS VEGAS, NV, JANUARY 8,

Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio EX-S12 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.01.2009
Casio EX-S12 Review

Casio EX-S12 review, find out how the EX-S12 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Casio Exilim EX-S12 Review - Steve's Digicams

Casio Press Release CASIO INTRODUCES HIGH SPEED EXILIM DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFERING BURST SHOOTING IN THE SLIMMEST LOOK YET, PLUS INDUSTRY'S FIRST MODELS THAT CAN MAKE COMPOSITE MOVING IMAGES Stylish digital cameras make great use of Casio's high-speed digital technologies LAS VEGAS, NV, JANUARY 8,

Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio EX-S12 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.01.2009
Casio EX-S12 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Casio EX-S12 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 36-108 mm F2.8-7.9 lens. Read our EX-S12 review to find its pros and cons.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 23.09.2009
Casio EXILIM EX-S12 Review
4.2

The Casio EX-S12 is an ultra-small compact camera. The What Digital Camera Casio S12 review tests out if the S12 features as strongly...

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CNET
Published: 08.04.2009
Casio Exilim EX-S12

If the 12-megapixel Exilim EX-S12 were any thinner, it'd be invisible. It's not just a looker though, as it also has more technological tricks up its sleeve than you'll ever have time to try. But those who want great image quality above all else might find they'd like to swap all the gadgetry for a better lens

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 27.06.2009
Casio Exilim EX-S12
4.0

Casio’s latest ultra-compact camera, just 17mm thick

Casio Exilim EX-S12 Casio Exilim Card EX-S12 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 19.10.2009
Casio Exilim Card EX-S12 review
3.0

A smart, slim design on the outside, but there's little going on inside to make this camera stand out.