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).

Check the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.