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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX220

 EX-S12 WX220 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-S12

 WX220 EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX220

 EX-S12 WX220 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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