Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and NX30.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.