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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FS10 was revealed 4 years before the NX1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FS10 scores against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-FS10 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-FS10

 NX1000 EX-FS10 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-FS10 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the NX1000.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung NX1000
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-04-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 BC1030
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $388