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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-S12 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-S12

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-S12 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-S12 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with physical 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $550