Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung NX5

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 16 months before the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S12 matches up against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and NX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX5 will give greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.