Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was released 4 years before the NX210 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and NX210.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.