Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini
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38 Features
65 Overall
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93 Imaging
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68 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung NX mini
EX-10 | NX mini | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-10
NX mini | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX mini
EX-10 | NX mini | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | March 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |