Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-S200 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was brought out 5 years before the NX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S200 scores vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 and the NX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and NX1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.