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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-FC100 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-FC100

 HX20V EX-FC100 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX20V

 EX-FC100 HX20V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 against the HX20V.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $397