Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm S4500
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-FC100
Fujifilm S4500 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S4500
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the Fujifilm S4500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S4500 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S4500.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S4500 to show more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $230 |