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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 12 months later than the GX-20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-FS10 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2008Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-FS10

 GX-20 EX-FS10 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-FS10 GX-20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the GX-20.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and GX-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-FS10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung GX-20
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2008-01-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $850