Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

The EX-S200 was launched 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-S200 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-S200
GX-20 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung GX-20
EX-S200 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 and the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and GX-20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will render more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-08-03 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $850 |