Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3
Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
27
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2009
Sony G3
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony G3
| EX-FC100 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-FC100
| G3 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony G3
| EX-FC100 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the G3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and G3.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony G3 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony G3
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony G3
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |