Casio EX-S12 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was revealed 11 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior 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 RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and RX100 VII is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.