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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 5 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-FS10 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-FS10

 NX300M EX-FS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-FS10 NX300M 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the NX300M.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and NX300M.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung NX300M
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $699