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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H10 scores against the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-H10 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-H10

 NX3000 EX-H10 
AnnouncedMay 2014June 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX3000

 EX-H10 NX3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got external 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) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the NX3000.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung NX3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-06-11 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $897