Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W560 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W560
EX-S12 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-S12
W560 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W560
EX-S12 | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and W560.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $119 | $139 |