Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 3 years after the NX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-10 grades against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 compared to the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and NX100 is 83 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and NX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will give greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.