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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 6 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB350F

 EX-S12 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB350F EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB350F

 EX-S12 WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got external dimensions 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the WB350F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB350F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $260