Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A200

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 months later than the A200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 and the A200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and A200.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A200 will offer extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.