Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung NX500
EX-FH100 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-FH100
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung NX500
EX-FH100 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |