Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung NX100
EX-S12 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-S12
NX100 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX100
EX-S12 | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $119 | $386 |