Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 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)
- 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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST100
EX-S12 | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-S12
ST100 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST100
EX-S12 | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |