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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-FC100 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TL500 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL500

 EX-FC100 TL500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Samsung TL500 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (386g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model NP-40 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $527