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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W380

 EX-FC100 W380 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W380 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W380

 EX-FC100 W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 against the W380.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and W380.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to give greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony W380
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Cost at launch $300 $44