Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX100

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 10 months earlier than the NX100 which means that 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 NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside measurements 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and NX100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.