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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-S12 PL200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-S12

 PL200 EX-S12 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung PL200

 EX-S12 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (111g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $0