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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-FC100 EX-Z400 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-Z400 EX-FC100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-FC100 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-Z400
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