Clicky

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The EX-S12 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX30V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-S12 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-S12

 HX30V EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 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 HX30V

 EX-S12 HX30V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor 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) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the HX30V.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 photos
Battery type - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $420