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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-FC100 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-FC100

 HX9V EX-FC100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX9V

 EX-FC100 HX9V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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