Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was released 5 years before the NX2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores vs the NX2000 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 NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 versus the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and NX2000.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.