Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400/Casio-EX-ZR400-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 grades against the EX-ZR400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-ZR400
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-ZR400 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-ZR400
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside 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-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-ZR400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the EX-ZR400.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR400 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (15, 30 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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 500 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $0 |