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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W230

 EX-S12 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-S12

 W230 EX-S12 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W230

 EX-S12 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W230
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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