Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX1000
EX-FS10 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-FS10
NX1000 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX1000
EX-FS10 | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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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 |