Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FC100 was unveiled 18 months before the X90 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax X90
| EX-FC100 | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-FC100
| X90 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X90
| EX-FC100 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and X90.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Pentax X90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NP-40 | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $350 |