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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W650

 EX-S12 W650 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-S12

 W650 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W650

 EX-S12 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Sony W650
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Sony W650
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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