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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 7 months prior to the TL225 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 scores against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-S12 TL225 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-S12

 TL225 EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL225

 EX-S12 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer dimensions 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 TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the TL225.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and TL225.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Samsung TL225
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 187g (0.41 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 All around 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-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $488