Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.