Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got external measurements 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and NX1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor innovation.