Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is PL70
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-S12 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL720
EX-S12 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-S12
SL720 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL720
EX-S12 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SL720.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SL720.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung SL720 |
Also referred to as | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-14 |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
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 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $119 |