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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was brought out 6 months prior to the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 matches up against the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-S7 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX100 EX-S7 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX100

 EX-S7 NX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 versus the NX100.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and NX100.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Samsung NX100
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX100 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX100
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-09-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at release $140 $386