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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 6 years before the WB35F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 matches up against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-S12 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB35F EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-S12 WB35F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 against the WB35F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and WB35F.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $130