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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was released 4 years prior to the NX20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores against the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-FC100 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX20 EX-FC100 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX20

 EX-FC100 NX20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the NX20.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and NX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
78
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $1,100