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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W330 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 12 months before the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W330

 EX-FC100 W330 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W330 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W330

 EX-FC100 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the W330.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and W330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W330 to show more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony W330
26
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $170