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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 3 years earlier than the WB210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB210

 EX-S12 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-S12

 WB210 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB210

 EX-S12 WB210 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has 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) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the WB210.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WB210.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (111g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB210
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1k dot
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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps)
Highest 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 111g (0.24 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $279