Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S200 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-S200 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-S200
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-S200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-S200 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 features physical dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $400 |