Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 4 years prior to the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S12 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.