Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and NX300M (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 14 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 grades versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 versus the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and NX300M.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300M will offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.