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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 24 months earlier than the ST95 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung ST95

 EX-S12 ST95 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-S12

 ST95 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST95

 EX-S12 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features 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 ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 versus the ST95.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and ST95.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Samsung ST95
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung ST95
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) -
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 shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $145