Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Released December 2010

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was revealed 23 months before the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S12 grades versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung WB700
EX-S12 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-S12
WB700 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB700
EX-S12 | WB700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 versus the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WB700.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-12-28 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $300 |