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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 16 months prior to the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-FC100 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NX5 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX5

 EX-FC100 NX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the NX5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and NX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
24
has face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Style 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
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $499