Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX5 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)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FS10 was introduced 16 months before the NX5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX5
| EX-FS10 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-FS10
| NX5 | EX-FS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX5
| EX-FS10 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the NX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and NX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX5 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 400 images |
| Style 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $499 |