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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 4 months prior to the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony H20

 EX-FC100 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-FC100

 H20 EX-FC100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H20

 EX-FC100 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the H20.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H20 to show more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony H20
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony H20
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $249