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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony RX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony RX100

 EX-FC100 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 RX100 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony RX100

 EX-FC100 RX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony RX100
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Sony RX100
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
79
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
38
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony RX100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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