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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony NEX-F3

 EX-FC100 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Casio EX-FC100

 NEX-F3 EX-FC100 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony NEX-F3

 EX-FC100 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements 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 NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the NEX-F3.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
26
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony NEX-F3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $470