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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F 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 WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB1100F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB1100F

 EX-S12 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB1100F EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB1100F

 EX-S12 WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external measurements 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 WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the WB1100F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB1100F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.0-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $250