Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.