Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-FC100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-FC100
SX230 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX230 HS
EX-FC100 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FC100
SX230 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-FC100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-FC100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-FC100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX230 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $300 |