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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-FC100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-FC100

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-FC100 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-FC100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $606