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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-FC100 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2006Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-FC100

 GX-1L EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-FC100 GX-1L 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and GX-1L.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-FC100 will provide more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung GX-1L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 570g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0