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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 3 months earlier than the HX1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX1

 EX-FC100 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 HX1 EX-FC100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX1

 EX-FC100 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the HX1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and HX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Sony HX1 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (544 grams)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Sony HX1 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
22
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (544g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 544g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $47,999