Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX99

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and HX99.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will produce more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.