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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W800

 EX-FC100 W800 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W800 EX-FC100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W800

 EX-FC100 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the W800.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to produce more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony W800
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W800
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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 recording
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $90