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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F 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
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was announced 5 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-S12 DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-S12

 DV150F EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-S12 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the DV150F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
34
pretty wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $150