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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH100 was announced 3 months earlier than the NX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-FH100 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-FH100

 NX100 EX-FH100 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX100

 EX-FH100 NX100 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the NX100.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and NX100.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX100 will resolve more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Samsung NX100
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $386