Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX210

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and NX210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.