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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 3 years before the WX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX30

 EX-S12 WX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-S12

 WX30 EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX30

 EX-S12 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior dimensions 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and WX30.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $259