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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-FC100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-FC100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
72
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $400