Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-1S which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer dimensions 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-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-FC100 will give you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.