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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W370

 EX-S12 W370 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-S12

 W370 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W370

 EX-S12 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the W370.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and W370.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W370
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $230