Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX1000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 20 months after the NX1000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-10 scores versus the NX1000 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 NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 compared to the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and NX1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.