Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-H10 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was announced 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H10 scores versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H10 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 and the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and EX2F.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.