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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 3 years prior to the NX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-FC150 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-FC150

 NX20 EX-FC150 
ReleasedApril 2012November 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX20

 EX-FC150 NX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the NX20.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and NX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung NX20
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-16 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $1,100