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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S12 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-S12 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-S12

 Galaxy Camera EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-S12 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $450