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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-FS10 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX2F EX-FS10 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-FS10 EX2F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 against the EX2F.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and EX2F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung EX2F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $478