Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SH100

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the SH100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and SH100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.