Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was brought out within a month of the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W230
EX-S12 | W230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-S12
W230 | EX-S12 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W230
EX-S12 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and W230.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $119 | $180 |