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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced at a similar time to the SL820 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-S12 SL820 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-S12

 SL820 EX-S12 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL820

 EX-S12 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the SL820.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and SL820.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Samsung SL820
55
lighter than competitors (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $280