Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W510

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 24 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and W510.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.