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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W610

 EX-S12 W610 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-S12

 W610 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W610

 EX-S12 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the W610.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and W610.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony W610
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Sony W610
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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