Casio EX-S12 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S12 and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 5 years before the NEX-3N which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.