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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 8 months before the NX100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 grades versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-H15 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-H15

 NX100 EX-H15 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX100

 EX-H15 NX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 against the NX100.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and NX100.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung NX100
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $386