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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-FC100 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX30 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX30

 EX-FC100 NX30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the NX30.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and NX30.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
74
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMeIV
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 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP1410
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $699