Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S
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36 Overall
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

The EX-FH100 was announced 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung GX-1S
EX-FH100 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 54 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-FH100
GX-1S | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung GX-1S
EX-FH100 | GX-1S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and GX-1S.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-FH100 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 605 gr (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 model | NP-90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $850 |