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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the T99 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores versus the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony T99

 EX-S12 T99 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-S12

 T99 EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony T99

 EX-S12 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 against the T99.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and T99.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $179