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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony WX80

 EX-S12 WX80 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-S12

 WX80 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX80

 EX-S12 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 against the WX80.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and WX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $276