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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was released 3 months earlier than the NX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-Z550 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 NX10 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX10

 EX-Z550 NX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2010Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the NX10.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and NX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery life (400 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
provides face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung NX10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-04-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $626