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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 12 months prior to the W320 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W320

 EX-FC100 W320 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W320 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W320

 EX-FC100 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the W320.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and W320.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W320 to deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony W320
26
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Pricing at launch $300 $269