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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced very close to the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-S12 SL202 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-S12

 SL202 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL202

 EX-S12 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers 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 SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the SL202.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $140