Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
83 Imaging
37 Features
64 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The EX-100 was manufactured 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-100 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-100
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+1.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-100 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | 390 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $572 | $400 |