Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Announced June 2010

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.

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung NX5
EX-S7 | NX5 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-S7
NX5 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung NX5
EX-S7 | NX5 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |