Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung SL820
EX-S12 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-S12
SL820 | EX-S12 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung SL820
EX-S12 | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |