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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was launched 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S7 scores versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-S7 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-S7

 Galaxy NX EX-S7 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 40 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-S7 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 and the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery power (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (495g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
28
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2013-06-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $1,300