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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-FS10 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-FS10

 Galaxy NX EX-FS10 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-FS10 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (440 per charge)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
26
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung Galaxy NX
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