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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched around the same time to the SL620 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 grades against the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-S12 SL620 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-S12

 SL620 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL620

 EX-S12 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 versus the SL620.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and SL620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
24
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - 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 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $200