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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FS10 was revealed 7 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FS10 matches up against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX500

 EX-FS10 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-FS10

 NX500 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX500

 EX-FS10 NX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outside 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 NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the NX500.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and NX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
manual focus
amazing MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
amazing MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung NX500
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $800