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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 5 years earlier than the A3000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony A3000

 EX-FC100 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A3000 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A3000

 EX-FC100 A3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside 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 Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the A3000.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and A3000.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will provide extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
26
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $398