Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The EX-FS10 was revealed 5 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-FS10 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-FS10
Galaxy NX | EX-FS10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-FS10 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 against the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and Galaxy NX.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 440 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $1,300 |