Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was launched 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and GX-20.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.