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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX350

 EX-FC100 WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WX350 EX-FC100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX350

 EX-FC100 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the WX350.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony WX350
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
72
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony WX350
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX350
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $270