Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Launched January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung NX500
EX-FS10 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-FS10
NX500 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 74 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung NX500
EX-FS10 | NX500 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |