Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX11

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.

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.

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.

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.