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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 12 months prior to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony TX7

 EX-FC100 TX7 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TX7 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony TX7

 EX-FC100 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has external 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the TX7.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TX7.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX7 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony TX7
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $300