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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 scores vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX1

 EX-S7 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX1 EX-S7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX1

 EX-S7 NX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the NX1.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and NX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will offer extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
manual focus
resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Samsung NX1
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2014-09-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $140 $1,500