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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-S12 WB250F 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB250F EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-S12 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the WB250F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and WB250F.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $250