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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 12 months earlier than the ST80 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 grades versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-S12 ST80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-S12

 ST80 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST80

 EX-S12 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the ST80.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ST80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST80
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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