Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 20 months after the EX-FC100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the EX-FC100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the EX-FC100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and EX-FC100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and EX-FC100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SD4000 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.