Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L
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32 Features
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69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced February 2006

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-FS10 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-FS10 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-FS10
GX-1L | EX-FS10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-FS10 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and GX-1L.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-FS10 will give you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-FS10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung GX-1L |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $0 |