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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 4 years before the NX300M which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-FC150 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-FC150

 NX300M EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-FC150 NX300M 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the NX300M.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and NX300M.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung NX300M
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-16 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $699