Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Sofirn SC32 size comparison
The Sofirn SC32 is 18.5 mm (0.73 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 5.7 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Sofirn SC32 is 18.5 mm (0.73 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 5.7 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC32 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81.5 mm (3.21 in) | 100 mm (3.94 in)+18.5 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+5.7 mm |
| Body | 17.4 mm (0.69 in) | — |
| Weight | 53.9 g with battery | 57 g without battery |
| Battery | AA | 18650 |
| Max output | 200 lm | — |
| Throw | 78 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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E12 V3.0 vs SC32: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 100 mm (3.94 in), a difference of 18.5 mm (19%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 5.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is rated at 200 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC32.
Battery
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix E12 V3.0 if you want a shorter light (18.5 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (5.7 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Fenix E12 V3.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Sofirn SC32 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ Sofirn SC32
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E12 V3.0 vs SC32 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Sofirn SC32?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 100 mm (3.94 in), a difference of 18.5 mm (19%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 5.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Do the Fenix E12 V3.0 and Sofirn SC32 use the same battery?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix E12 V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (fenixlighting.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC32: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
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