Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Announced January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
EX-S12 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-S12
Galaxy Camera 4G | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |