Casio EX-100 vs Sony A100

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-100 versus Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 scores vs the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 vs the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and A100 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and A100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-100 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.