Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 15 months before the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and NX1000 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.