Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was launched 17 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 scores vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony H55
EX-S12 | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-S12
H55 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H55
EX-S12 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and H55.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $119 | $235 |