Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.