Casio EX-S12 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up against the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.