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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 5 years before the NX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX300

 EX-FC100 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX300 EX-FC100 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX300

 EX-FC100 NX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got exterior dimensions 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 NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the NX300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and NX300 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-11-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 247
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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $750