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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Casio EX-S5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-FC100 EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-S5 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S5

 EX-FC100 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-S5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-S5
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