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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony H55

 EX-S12 H55 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-S12

 H55 EX-S12 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H55

 EX-S12 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Sony H55
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony H55
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony H55
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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