Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W730

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W730.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to result in extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.