Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX100

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the NX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and NX100.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.