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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11
(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
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 10 months prior to the NX11 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S7 scores against the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX11

 EX-S7 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX11 EX-S7 
ReleasedDecember 2010February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX11

 EX-S7 NX11 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the NX11.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and NX11.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
24
supports face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX11
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX11
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM 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 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 11.00 m
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
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $626