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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-S12 TL220 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-S12

 TL220 EX-S12 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL220

 EX-S12 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Samsung TL220
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung TL220
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