Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-FC150 was announced 4 months prior to the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung NX10
EX-FC150 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-FC150
NX10 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX10
EX-FC150 | NX10 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | April 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and NX10.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will result in extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung NX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $626 |