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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-FC100 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX200 EX-FC100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX200

 EX-FC100 NX200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical 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 NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the NX200.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and NX200.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will produce more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung NX200
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $818