Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-S12 was introduced 18 months earlier than the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung TL500
EX-S12 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-S12
TL500 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL500
EX-S12 | TL500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 vs the TL500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TL500.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-S12 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternative name | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-60 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $527 |