Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX20 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
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The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S12 was released 4 years earlier than the NX20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung NX20
| EX-S12 | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-S12
| NX20 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX20
| EX-S12 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and NX20.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $119 | $1,100 |