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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was brought out 19 months after the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 grades versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-100 NX210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-100

 NX210 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung NX210

 EX-100 NX210 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 versus the NX210.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and NX210.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung NX210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-06 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $572 $625