Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and GX-1S is 83 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.