Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX mini
EX-FC100 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-FC100
NX mini | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX mini
EX-FC100 | NX mini | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |