Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX mini

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and NX mini.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail with its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.