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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was revealed 7 months before the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S12 scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony TX1

 EX-S12 TX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-S12

 TX1 EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX1

 EX-S12 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the TX1.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-S12 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Sony TX1
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $350