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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was brought out 24 months prior to the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-FC100 ST65 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ST65 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST65

 EX-FC100 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements 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 ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the ST65.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ST65.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST65 to resolve more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $130