Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 6 months prior to the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-10 scores versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys physical dimensions 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 NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 against the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.