Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX mini
EX-FH100 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-FH100
NX mini | EX-FH100 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX mini
EX-FH100 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |