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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX10V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony HX10V

 EX-S12 HX10V 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-S12

 HX10V EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony HX10V

 EX-S12 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the HX10V.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony HX10V
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $616