Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300
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![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300/Sony-WX300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX300
EX-S12 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-S12
WX300 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX300
EX-S12 | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the WX300.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WX300.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | NP-60 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $330 |