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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Samsung NX10
(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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H10 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the NX10 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H10 grades vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-H10 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-H10

 NX10 EX-H10 
AnnouncedApril 2010June 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX10

 EX-H10 NX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 against the NX10.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and NX10.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Samsung NX10
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
has face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung NX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-06-11 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 194 gr (0.43 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $626