Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 3 years before the NX200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and NX200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.