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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 6 years prior to the A7 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-FC100 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-FC100

 A7 II EX-FC100 
IntroducedNovember 2014January 2009More recent by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A7 II

 EX-FC100 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the A7 II.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony A7 II
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-11-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 156g (0.34 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $1,456