Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX100
- Later Model is Samsung NX210

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-S12 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung NX200
EX-S12 | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-S12
NX200 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX200
EX-S12 | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and NX200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 223 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $818 |