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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 5 years before the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 scores against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W710

 EX-S12 W710 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-S12

 W710 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W710

 EX-S12 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the W710.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $90