Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the Fujifilm X-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Fujifilm X-M1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-M1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the Fujifilm X-M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.