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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TX55 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony TX55

 EX-S12 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-S12

 TX55 EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX55

 EX-S12 TX55 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the TX55.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and TX55.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $350