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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 8 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX80

 EX-FC100 HX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-FC100

 HX80 EX-FC100 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX80

 EX-FC100 HX80 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider 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") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 against the HX80.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to show more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony HX80
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
76
good battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than average (245 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 390 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $368