Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.