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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 grades vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony W350

 EX-100 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-100

 W350 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony W350

 EX-100 W350 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 vs the W350.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and W350 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and W350.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W350 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Sony W350
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Sony W350
53
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 390 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $200