Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FC100 was announced about the same time to the EX-Z400 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-FC100 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-Z400 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z400
EX-FC100 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides external 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-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-Z400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the EX-Z400.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z400 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z400.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z400 to give more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-40 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $0 |