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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 4 years prior to the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S12 scores against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W620

 EX-S12 W620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-S12

 W620 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W620

 EX-S12 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the W620.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and W620.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W620 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony W620
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Sony W620
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch price $119 $102