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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was brought out 18 months earlier than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony T99

 EX-FC100 T99 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-FC100

 T99 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony T99

 EX-FC100 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the T99.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and T99.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony T99 to deliver greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $179