Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years before the EX2F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung EX2F 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 working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and EX2F.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will result in extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.