Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S200 and the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and NX30.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.