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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured around the same time to the SL102 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL102

		

		

			
 EX-S12 SL102 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-S12

		

		

			
 SL102 EX-S12 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL102

		

		

			
 EX-S12 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor 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") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SL102.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SL102.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
25
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
55
 lighter than others in class (111g)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
55
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
16
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
56
 lighter than others in class (111g)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
 lighter than competition in class (116g)
 has built in flash
 fast max aperture (f)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
27
 you can focus manually
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
27
 fast max aperture (f)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
25
 lighter than others in class (111g)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
30
 fast max aperture (f)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
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    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $130