Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 against the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and GX-10 is 93 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and GX-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The younger EX-FC150 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.