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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-FS10 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2006Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-FS10

 GX-1L EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-FS10 GX-1L 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung GX-1L
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