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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-S200 GX-20 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2008More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-S200

 GX-20 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-S200 GX-20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung GX-20
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