Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S12 was introduced 12 months prior to the W320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W320
| EX-S12 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-S12
| W320 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W320
| EX-S12 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outside 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W320.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and W320.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $119 | $269 |