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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-S200 GX-1L 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2006More recent by 55 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-S200

 GX-1L EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-S200 GX-1L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-S200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
42
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-03 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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-120 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $0