Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 versus Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and HX99 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.