Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and NX1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.