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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-FC150 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-FC150

 NX3000 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedMay 2014November 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX3000

 EX-FC150 NX3000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the NX3000.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and NX3000.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
30
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-16 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $897