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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-S12 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-S12

 WB50F EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-S12 WB50F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and 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 are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the WB50F.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max 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 sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $180