Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FC100 was announced 24 months prior to the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 scores against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W530
| EX-FC100 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-FC100
| W530 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W530
| EX-FC100 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the W530.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and W530.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W530 to resolve extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 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 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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 | () | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $269 |