Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-S200 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was announced 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S200 scores versus the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 versus the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S200 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern EX-S200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.