Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX300M

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX300M (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was introduced 11 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 scores against the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 features outer 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 against the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300M will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.