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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-FC100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 3 months after the EX-FC100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-FC100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX1 IS EX-FC100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-FC100 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX1 IS EX-FC100 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-FC100 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-FC100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX1 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (615g)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
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 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $300