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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was revealed 4 years before the NX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades against the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung NX300

 EX-S200 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-S200

 NX300 EX-S200 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2010Newer by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung NX300

 EX-S200 NX300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 and the NX300.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung NX300
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung NX300
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-03 2013-11-24
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $750