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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
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 SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 5 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX600 HS grades versus the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX600 HS EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-FC100 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX600 HS EX-FC100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-FC100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and EX-FC100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
70
lighter than average (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $300