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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was launched 12 months before the TL210 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-S12 TL210 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-S12

 TL210 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL210

 EX-S12 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 against the TL210.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and TL210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $230