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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 4 years before the NX3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-FH100 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-FH100

 NX3000 EX-FH100 
IntroducedMay 2014June 2010More recent by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX3000

 EX-FH100 NX3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 against the NX3000.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung NX3000
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-05-26
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $897