Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
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 dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX100
| EX-S7 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | September 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung 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 |