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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was released 11 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony A6100

 EX-FC100 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A6100 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2009Fresher by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A6100

 EX-FC100 A6100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the A6100.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony A6100
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Sony A6100
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
86
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Sony A6100 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A6100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $748