Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST65

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").

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.