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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Casio. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the EX-Z16 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-FC100 EX-Z16 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-Z16 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-FC100 EX-Z16 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z16 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z16.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z16 to render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $100