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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 4 years before the NX mini which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-FH100 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-FH100

 NX mini EX-FH100 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2010More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX mini

 EX-FH100 NX mini 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions 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 NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the NX mini.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and NX mini.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail using its extra 10.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
75
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than average (196g)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than average (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung NX mini
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 650 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $530