Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 against the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and GX-10.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-S12 will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent EX-S12 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.