Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500
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33 Features
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung ST6500
EX-FH100 | ST6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-FH100
ST6500 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung ST6500
EX-FH100 | ST6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |