Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 17 months prior to the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.