Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and NX500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will offer extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.