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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 6 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-FS10 NX mini 

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

 NX mini EX-FS10 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 EX-FS10 NX mini 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the NX mini.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and NX mini.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail because of its extra 11.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
focusing manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
75
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
26
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung NX mini
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
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 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 650 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $530