Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed 3 years before the HX7V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX7V
EX-FC100 | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-FC100
HX7V | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX7V
EX-FC100 | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical measurements 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and HX7V.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to result in more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $499 |