Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X20

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades against the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical 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 X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will offer greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.