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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 12 months before the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 scores vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-S12 ST100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-S12

 ST100 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST100

 EX-S12 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the ST100.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ST100.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $250