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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 12 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 grades against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony S2000

 EX-S12 S2000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-S12

 S2000 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony S2000

 EX-S12 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S2000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $225