Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX mini

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was released 6 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S12 grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.