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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 4 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-ZS10 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 NX100 EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kSharper screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX100

 EX-ZS10 NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the NX100.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and NX100 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and NX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
Samsung NX100 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
32
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (420 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
good battery power (420 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (420 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging features
Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung NX100
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-09-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $386