Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-ZR1000 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR1000.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-09-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $572 |