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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 12 months prior to the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S12 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-S12

 HZ30W EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S12 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the HZ30W.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
55
lighter than others (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $280