Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 18 months prior to the TL500 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical measurements 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 TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and TL500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung TL500 will offer you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.