Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very close but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 7 months prior to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and TX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX1 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.