Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 7 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 matches up vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 vs the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and GX-10 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and GX-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.