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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W560
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W560

 EX-S12 W560 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-S12

 W560 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W560

 EX-S12 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Sony W560
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W560
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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