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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX300

 EX-FC100 WX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WX300 EX-FC100 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX300

 EX-FC100 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WX300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to result in more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony WX300
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $330