Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.