Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W570

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 24 months before the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W570.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to resolve more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.