Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-FC150 was unveiled 23 months later than the GX-20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC150 scores against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-FC150 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-FC150
GX-20 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-20
EX-FC150 | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and GX-20.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $850 |