Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-FC100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony RX100
EX-FC100 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Casio EX-FC100
RX100 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony RX100
EX-FC100 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the RX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and RX100.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
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 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $448 |