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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W620 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years prior to the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W620

 EX-FC100 W620 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W620 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W620

 EX-FC100 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features exterior 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) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the W620.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Single Single
Launch cost $300 $102