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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W310 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 12 months before the W310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W310

 EX-FC100 W310 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W310 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W310

 EX-FC100 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the W310.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W310.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W310 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony W310
26
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $150