Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W310

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.