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Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-100 versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was brought out 6 months later than the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony QX100

 EX-100 QX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Casio EX-100

 QX100 EX-100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony QX100

 EX-100 QX100 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 versus the QX100.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and QX100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and QX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Sony QX100 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Sony QX100 Street photography details
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
Sony QX100 Sports photography information
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inches)
no manual mode
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
38
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony QX100
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2014-02-06 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches -
Display resolution 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 390 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $268