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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 24 months before the ST65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-S12 ST65 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-S12

 ST65 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST65

 EX-S12 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the ST65.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ST65.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Samsung ST65
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $130