Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony a5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and a5100 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and a5100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.