Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-S12 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-S12
GX-20 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung GX-20
EX-S12 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $119 | $850 |