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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years before the a3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony a3500

 EX-FC100 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-FC100

 a3500 EX-FC100 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony a3500

 EX-FC100 a3500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 against the a3500.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and a3500.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will result in greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
good battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Sony a3500 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Sony a3500 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
26
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-03-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $398