Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A330

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 months earlier than the A330 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside dimensions 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 A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and A330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A330 will produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.