Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST600

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 12 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and ST600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.