Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX11

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was brought out 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-10 matches up vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 vs the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and NX11 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and NX11.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX11 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.