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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years prior to the W610 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W610

 EX-FC100 W610 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W610 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W610

 EX-FC100 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the W610.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W610.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to result in extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental 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 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $200