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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was announced 12 years before the A7S III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony A7S III

 EX-S12 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Casio EX-S12

 A7S III EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2009More recent by 140 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony A7S III

 EX-S12 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior measurements 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 III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the A7S III.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and A7S III.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S12 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Sony A7S III Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony A7S III
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2020-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $119 $3,499