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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 12 months prior to the W380 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W380

 EX-S12 W380 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-S12

 W380 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W380

 EX-S12 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W380.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W380 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony W380
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W380
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $44