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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 24 months prior to the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W510

 EX-FC100 W510 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W510 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W510

 EX-FC100 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the W510.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W510.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W510 to offer greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $99