Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 20 months earlier than the NX100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features physical 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 NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and NX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.