Casio Exilim EX-S12 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 8 April 2009

Tags: Casio, Casio Exilim EX-S12, tech, resolution, image quality

We like:

Super-slim design and excellent finish; good high-ISO performance; interesting 'auto shutter' mode

We don't like:

Poor zoom range and quality; 'dynamic photo' mode is fun but tricky to use; low-resolution continuous shutter shots

Also known as:

Casio Exilim Card EX-S12

CNET UK judgement:

Technology and photography can go together, but you need to know which it is you're paying for. Gadget fans will love the Casio Exilim EX-S12's techno-trickery, but photo fans might be willing to swap it all for a better lens. You can have plenty of fun with this camera, but you could get the same picture quality for half the price

Full review:

If this camera were any slimmer, it'd be invisible. Casio's 12-megapixel Exilim EX-S12 looks fantastic, but, at around £210, it ought to. The S12 has only a 3x optical zoom, but you do get Casio's new high-speed shutter technology, high-definition movie capability and a 'dynamic photo' mode to play with. Continue Reading...