Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX11
EX-S7 | NX11 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Casio EX-S7
NX11 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX11
EX-S7 | NX11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |