Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 6 years before the NX3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and NX3000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.