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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years before the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony H90

 EX-S12 H90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-S12

 H90 EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony H90

 EX-S12 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the H90.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony H90
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $230