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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX500

 EX-FH100 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-FH100

 NX500 EX-FH100 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2010Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX500

 EX-FH100 NX500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the NX500.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and NX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
high MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
78
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
high MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung NX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-16 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $800