Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 5 years before the NX300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 against the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and NX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.