Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W620
EX-S12 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-S12
W620 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W620
EX-S12 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |