Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 18 months earlier than the PL200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features external 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the PL200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and PL200.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.