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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was brought out 4 months prior to the NX mini so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-10 NX mini 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-10

 NX mini EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX mini

 EX-10 NX mini 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 features external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 vs the NX mini.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and NX mini is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and NX mini.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail having its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Samsung NX mini Street photography information
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
65
good battery (455 per charge)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (384g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung NX mini
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-14 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 2
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 455 photographs 650 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $456 $530