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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled at a similar time to the H50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 matches up against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony H50

 EX-S12 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-S12

 H50 EX-S12 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H50

 EX-S12 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the H50.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony H50
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID NP-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $80