Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX10
EX-FC100 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-FC100
WX10 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX10
EX-FC100 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and WX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 model | NP-40 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |