Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was released 20 months after the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 matches up versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung NX20
EX-10 | NX20 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-10
NX20 | EX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX20
EX-10 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 vs the NX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and NX20 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and NX20.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-14 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-130A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $456 | $1,100 |