Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX1

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 7 months prior to the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX1 will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.