Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 20 months prior to the NX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external measurements 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and NX100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.