Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H400

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 6 years before the H400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FC100 scores against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outer 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 H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and H400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to show more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.