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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was released very close to the NX10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 scores vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-S7 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX10 EX-S7 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX10

 EX-S7 NX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 features physical measurements 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 NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 vs the NX10.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and NX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Samsung NX10 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-04-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $626