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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-ZS10 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-ZS10

 NX mini EX-ZS10 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX mini

 EX-ZS10 NX mini 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the NX mini.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and NX mini is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and NX mini.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will render greater detail having its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has manual focus
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
70
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
75
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than others in class (196g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20.5MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than others in class (196g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung NX mini
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO - 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 196 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer - Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $530