Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-FC100 was announced 7 months prior to the EX-Z90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z90
| EX-FC100 | EX-Z90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-FC100
| EX-Z90 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z90
| EX-FC100 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the EX-Z90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z90.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Casio |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| 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 | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 156g (0.34 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $300 | $150 |