Casio EX-10 vs Samsung NX5

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 vs the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and NX5 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and NX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.