Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX10

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H20G was released 6 months after the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G has outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G and the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and NX10.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.