Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 grades against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WX50.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to give greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.