Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung NX10

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 7 months prior to the NX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and NX10 is 97 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.