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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 5 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 grades against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-S12 WB30F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB30F EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-S12 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the WB30F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 111g (0.24 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $180