Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 6 years before the A6000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and A6000.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.