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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-H10 was brought out 15 months before the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H10 scores vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-H10 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-H10

 NX100 EX-H10 
ReleasedSeptember 2010June 2009More recent by 15 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX100

 EX-H10 NX100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 versus the NX100.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and NX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will result in more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (420 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
has image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung NX100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung NX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-06-11 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $386