Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A560

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A560 (14MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 19 months before the A560 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 against the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and A560.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A560 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.