Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A850

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 15 months earlier than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and A850.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will offer you greater detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.