Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was brought out 3 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX9V
EX-FC100 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-FC100
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX9V
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and HX9V.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to provide extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Retail price | $300 | $328 |