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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 24 months prior to the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-S12 ST90 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-S12

 ST90 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST90

 EX-S12 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the ST90.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and ST90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
27
focusing manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) -
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 All around 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $150