Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung NX10
EX-Z550 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z550
NX10 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung NX10
EX-Z550 | NX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | April 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |