Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 6 years before the NX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and NX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.