Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR400
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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

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").

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.

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
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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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |