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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 12 months before the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W310

 EX-S12 W310 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-S12

 W310 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W310

 EX-S12 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W310.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and W310.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W310
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 grams (0.24 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $150