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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 15 months before the NX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-FC100 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX10 EX-FC100 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX10

 EX-FC100 NX10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the NX10.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and NX10.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
24
offers face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $626