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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was launched very close to the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W220

 EX-S12 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-S12

 W220 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W220

 EX-S12 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the W220.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony W220
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $160