Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-ZR700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 5 years before the EX-ZR700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the EX-ZR700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR700 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR700.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.