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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 12 months before the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-FC100 ST600 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ST600 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST600

 EX-FC100 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the ST600.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and ST600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to resolve greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (150g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung ST600
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 156g (0.34 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $330