Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-FH25

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-FH25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was unveiled 18 months prior to the EX-FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the EX-FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH25 has measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the EX-FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX-FH25 is 94 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and EX-FH25.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-FH25 to give greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.