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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 6 years prior to the A7S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony A7S

 EX-S12 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-S12

 A7S EX-S12 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony A7S

 EX-S12 A7S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the A7S.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and A7S.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Sony A7S
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
environment proof
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Sony A7S Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $1,998