Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5
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32 Features
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97 Imaging
32 Features
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the EX-S5 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was launched at a similar time to the EX-S5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the EX-S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-S5
EX-FC100 | EX-S5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-S5 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S5
EX-FC100 | EX-S5 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the EX-S5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and EX-S5 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and EX-S5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-S5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $130 |