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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was brought out 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-10 GX-20 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2008More recent by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-10

 GX-20 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-10 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the GX-20.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and GX-20 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
71
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
environment proofing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (384g)
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung GX-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-14 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 455 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $456 $850