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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 6 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-FC100 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX mini EX-FC100 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX mini

 EX-FC100 NX mini 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the NX mini.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail having its extra 11.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery (650 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
76
great battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX mini
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range () -
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 650 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $530