Casio EX-S12 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 3 years before the HX7V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and HX7V.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.