Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was announced 24 months prior to the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 versus the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ST30.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-S12 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.