Clicky

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was launched 12 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-S12 TL240 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-S12

 TL240 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL240

 EX-S12 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external 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) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the TL240.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL240 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-11A
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $171