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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Released February 2010
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was released 4 years earlier than the NX1100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX1100

 EX-S7 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX1100 EX-S7 
RevealedApril 2013February 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX1100

 EX-S7 NX1100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the NX1100.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX1100
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX1100
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-21 2013-04-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $600