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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released 7 months prior to the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-FH100 ST6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ST6500 EX-FH100 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-FH100 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 features outer 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 ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the ST6500.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) -
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 -