Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 3 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 grades against the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and GX-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.