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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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 SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 7 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX420 IS scores against the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX420 IS EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-FC100 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX420 IS EX-FC100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio EX-FC100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-FC100 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX-FC100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $300