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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony TF1

 EX-S12 TF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-S12

 TF1 EX-S12 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TF1

 EX-S12 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 against the TF1.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and TF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Sony TF1
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Sony TF1
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $266