Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was introduced about the same time to the NX300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-10 grades against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 features exterior measurements 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 vs the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and NX300 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and NX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.