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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-S7 GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2006Fresher by 49 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-S7

 GX-1L EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-S7 GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 and the GX-1L.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-S7 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher EX-S7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-02-21 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $140 $0