Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 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
- Introduced January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX10
EX-FC100 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-FC100
NX10 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX10
EX-FC100 | NX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |