Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was released 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony HX50V
EX-S12 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-S12
HX50V | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony HX50V
EX-S12 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 and the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and HX50V.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 111g (0.24 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 400 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $119 | $439 |