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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was announced 6 years before the NX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX1

 EX-FS10 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 NX1 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1

 EX-FS10 NX1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the NX1.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and NX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (28MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
26
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung NX1
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-09-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BP1900
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $1,500