Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 years prior to the NX3000 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S200 matches up against the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and NX3000.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.