Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-S12 was announced 6 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony QX1
| EX-S12 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Casio EX-S12
| QX1 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony QX1
| EX-S12 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has outside measurements 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the QX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and QX1.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | - |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $119 | $500 |