Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was released 12 months later than the GX-20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 matches up against the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and GX-20.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-S12 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.