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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-FC150 GX-20 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2008More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-FC150

 GX-20 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-FC150 GX-20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
30
high fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung GX-20
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