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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 24 months before the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX10

 EX-S12 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-S12

 WX10 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX10

 EX-S12 WX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the WX10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $200