Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W650
EX-S12 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-S12
W650 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W650
EX-S12 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and W650.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W650 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
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 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $140 |