Casio EX-S12 vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was revealed 3 years prior to the NEX-7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and NEX-7 is 96 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.