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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 grades against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-FC100 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-FC100

 HX30V EX-FC100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX30V

 EX-FC100 HX30V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the HX30V.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and HX30V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
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 All around 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 photos
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 recording
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
Price at launch $300 $420