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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-FC100 ST100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ST100 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST100

 EX-FC100 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the ST100.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and ST100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $250