Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung NX210
EX-S12 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-S12
NX210 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX210
EX-S12 | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung NX210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) | 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Style of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $625 |