Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was launched 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S12 matches up against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX220
EX-S12 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-S12
WX220 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX220
EX-S12 | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 and the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WX220.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 210 photographs |
Type 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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $119 | $198 |