Casio Exilim EX-S12

This camera has a stylish body measuring just 3.7” wide x 2.1” high x .6” thin (.5” at the thinnest part). It boasts a 3X optical zoom and a super clear, 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor and has an effective 12.1-megapixel resolution. It is finished in a design with both the high-class feel and beauty of stainless steel.

Newly developed EXILIM Engine 4.0 built in

Representing a significant upgrade from the EXILIM Engine 3.0, the EXILIM Engine 4.0 is a powerful electronic package comprised of an ordinary CPU and a high-speed dedicated image processing CPU. It delivers outstanding color reproduction and a rich tonal range that guarantees superior visual expression. Noise reduction at high-sensitivity levels also helps to produce high-quality, beautiful images. Even better, despite the new image combination functionality and other functions that entail complex processing, energy consumption is about 30% lower than before, which means longer battery life. The new engine successfully combines the pursuit of radical new functionality with improvements to many conventional camera features.

Dynamic Photo function, where the subject moves against a still background

Thanks to the high-speed image processing capability of the new engine, a moving subject can be cut out of a number of images that have been shot and combined with a different still shot that forms the background. A unique digital camera image where only the main subject in the photo is moving can be created using just the camera, with no editing on a computer.

Other functions that utilize the new image processing engine

Hand-held night photography (EX-Z400 and EX-Z270 only), and shooting in adverse lighting conditions
In cases where it can be difficult to get a good shot, such as with night scenes which tend to result in photo blur, or where backlighting can cause poor exposure of faces or the background, this camera automatically analyzes the situation and makes the most appropriate settings. This means that all the user has to do is to press the shutter button to take beautiful pictures.

Tracking AF

Using the image analysis technology in the new engine, the ability of the auto focus function to automatically follow a moving subject has been refined. In addition to improvements to the accuracy of auto focus tracking, when a subject leaves the frame the camera makes a record of it, and when the same subject once again enters the frame it is recognized by the camera, and auto focusing is resumed.

Makeup function

In addition to recognizing faces and adjusting focus and exposure accordingly, this camera can make adjustments to smooth skin in images and soften facial shadows caused by sunlight, creating beautiful photographs of people's faces. The photographer can choose from one of twelve levels of skin beauty using different strengths of image processing, and can shoot after viewing the results in the LCD monitor.

HD Movie function

Just by pressing the dedicated movie button, this camera will records beautiful HD movies at a size of 1280x720 pixels.

More external Casio Exilim EX-S12 reviews!

File Format Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), DCF1.0, DPOF
Movies: AVI format, Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
Audio (Voice Recording): WAV format (monaural)

Recording Media 35.2MB built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card compatible

Number of Recorded Pixels Still images: 12M(4000x3000)/3:2(4000x2656)/
16.9(4000x2240)/8M(3264x2448)/
5M(2560x1920)/3M(2048x1536)/
VGA(640x480)

Movies: HD (1280X720)/STD (640x480)/LP (320x240)/
YouTube™ (640x480)

*Movie recording time is limited at 10 minutes.

Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels (/million)

Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD
Total Pixels: 12.39 megapixels (/million)

Lens / Focal Length F2.8(W) - F5.3(T) / f=6.3 - 18.9mm
(Approx. 36 - 108mm equivalent to 35mm film)
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens.

Zoom Ratio 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom (12 times both with optical and digital zoom)
HD Zoom Maximum 18.7x (@VGA, both with optical and digital zoom)

Focus Focus Type Contrast Detection Auto Focus, with AF assist lamp.

Focus Mode Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus

AF Area Spot, Multi, Tracking

Focus Range Auto Focus: Approx. 15.7” - Infinity (W)

(Still Images) Macro: Approx. 3.9” - 19.7” (W)

Infinity mode: Infinity (W)

Manual focus: Approx. 3.9” - Infinity (W)

* Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.

Exposure Metering Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD

Exposure Control Program AE

Exposure Compensation -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)

Shutter Type CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter

Shutter Speed Auto: 1/2 - 1/2000 second

Night Scene : 4 - 1/2000 second

(Depending on user’s setting of Camera)

Aperture F2.8(W) - F7.9(W) (ND filter is being used.)

* Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.

White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent,
Tungsten, Manual WB

Sensitivity Still Images: Auto/ ISO64/ ISO100/ ISO200/ ISO400/ ISO800/ ISO1600/ ISO3200

(SOS/REI)* Movies: Auto

* SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.

Self-Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer

Flash Mode Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction

Flash Range Normal: Approx. .3’ - 13.1’ (W)

Approx. 1.3’ - 6.8’ (T)

Flash Continuous Approx. 1.3’ - 5.9’ (W)

Shooting: Approx.1.3’ - 3.2’ (T)

* Range is affected by optical zoom.

Flash Charge Time Approximately 3 seconds

Recording Functions Snapshot, Marco, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting (Normal Speed CS/4fps CS/10fps CS/Flash CS), BEST SHOT, AUTO BEST SHOT, Make-Up Shot, Auto Shutter, Face Detection, Movie (Normal Movie, Prerecord Movie, and For YouTube™), Voice Recording
* Audio recording is monaural

Playback Functions Playback Zoom (8X), Multi-Image Screen, Calendar Screen, Start-Up Images, Rotate, Re-Size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow, Brightness, White Balance, Red Eye Correction, Keystone, Color Correction, Layout Print, MOTION PRINT

Other Functions Key Customization, Control Panel Customization, Monitor Screen Brightness Adjustment, PictBridge, Video Output(NTSC/PAL)

Image Deletion One image / All images
With memory protect function

Approximate Maximum Audio After Recording: 30 seconds per image

Recording Times Voice Recording: 1 hours 50 minutes (when using built-in memory)

Monitor 2.7-inch wide TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD)
230,160 dots (959 x 240)

Viewfinder LCD monitor

Timekeeping Function Built-in quartz digital clock

Date and Time: Recorded with image data

With time stamp function

Auto Calendar: To 2049

World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones

City name, date, time, summer time

Input / Output Terminals USB/AV port (Hi-Speed USB compatible)

Microphone Monaural

Speaker Monaural

Power Source Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) x1

Power Consumption 3.7V DC, Approximately 4.2W

Dimensions 3.70” (W) x 2.14” (H) x .58” (D)
(excluding projections ; .54” at thinnest point)

Weight Approximately 3.9 oz. (excluding battery and bundled accessories)

Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM, Reference Manual