Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX20

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 4 years before the NX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and NX20.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor tech.