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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W350 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 scores versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W350

 EX-S12 W350 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-S12

 W350 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W350

 EX-S12 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the W350.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and W350.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony W350
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W350
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $200