Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S1600

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S1600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 13 months before the S1600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the S1600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the S1600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S1600 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S1600.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S1600 to result in more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.