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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung TL320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released very close to the TL320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the TL320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL320

 EX-S12 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-S12

 TL320 EX-S12 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL320

 EX-S12 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the TL320.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and TL320.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Samsung TL320 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL320
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $380