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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 5 years before the ST150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-S12 ST150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-S12

 ST150F EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-S12 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the ST150F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and ST150F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $300