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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 24 months prior to the ST6500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-FC100 ST6500 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ST6500 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-FC100 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the ST6500.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and ST6500.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to render more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
74
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 -