Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A300

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 12 months later than the A300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the A300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and A300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A300 will give greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.