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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 24 months prior to the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores vs the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-S12 PL210 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-S12

 PL210 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung PL210

 EX-S12 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has external 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 versus the PL210.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and PL210.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $200