Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 10 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.