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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(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
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was revealed 3 months earlier than the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S7 scores versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-S7 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-S7

 NX5 EX-S7 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX5

 EX-S7 NX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the NX5.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
great battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung NX5
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung NX5
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-06-01
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $499