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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-S12 Galaxy NX 

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

 Galaxy NX EX-S12 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 EX-S12 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 life - 440 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $1,300