Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was announced 7 months prior to the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 matches up against the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL220
EX-S12 | TL220 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-S12
TL220 | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL220
EX-S12 | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TL220.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung TL220 |
Other name | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $90 |