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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed within a month of the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony S950

 EX-S12 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-S12

 S950 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony S950

 EX-S12 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features 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) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 against the S950.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $130