Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX300M
EX-FS10 | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-FS10
NX300M | EX-FS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+538k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX300M
EX-FS10 | NX300M | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |