Casio EX-S12 vs Sony a5000

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was released 6 years prior to the a5000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 provides 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 a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5000 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.