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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released about the same time to the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-FC100 SL30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SL30 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL30

 EX-FC100 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical 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 SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the SL30.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and SL30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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