Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung NX300M
EX-FC150 | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-FC150
NX300M | EX-FC150 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX300M
EX-FC150 | NX300M | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |