Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-10

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 and the GX-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and GX-10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-10 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.